The National Commission for Persons with Disabilities (NCPWD) has deepened its collaboration with the National Senior Citizens Centre (NSCC) to enhance the well-being, protection, and inclusion of persons with disabilities and older persons across Nigeria.
The renewed partnership focuses on strengthening joint programmes that address the needs of vulnerable groups, particularly senior citizens with disabilities, through inclusive social protection, accessible healthcare, and community-based support initiatives.
During a high-level meeting held on Tuesday, October 14, 2025, at the NCPWD Headquarters in Abuja, leaders of both agencies reaffirmed their shared vision of building a more inclusive and compassionate society for vulnerable Nigerians.
In his remarks, the Executive Secretary of NCPWD, Hon. Ayuba Burki Gufwan, congratulated the Director General of the NSCC, Hon. Omobolanle Akinyemi Obe, on her appointment, describing her leadership as timely in advancing Nigeria’s care system for the elderly.
“Old age is not a crime. We must build a nation that values its people not just in words but in action. As a Commission, we are committed to working with the National Senior Citizens Centre to ensure that our collective efforts reach the most vulnerable, especially persons with disabilities,”
said Hon. Gufwan.
He emphasized that both disability and ageing are integral aspects of human diversity that deserve deliberate inclusion in national planning and development.
In her response, Hon. Omobolanle Akinyemi Obe lauded the NCPWD for its steadfast commitment to disability inclusion, noting that such efforts directly improve the quality of life for older citizens.
“We propose collaboration in the design, implementation, and monitoring of programmes that support senior citizens—particularly aged persons with disabilities—in areas such as social protection, healthcare, livelihood support, caregiver training, and joint advocacy,”
she stated.
She added that the NSCC remains dedicated to honouring Nigerians who have contributed to national growth—teachers, artisans, public servants, and caregivers—by ensuring they live their later years in dignity and peace.
Both institutions agreed to establish a national inclusion framework to guide collaboration at federal, state, and local levels, and to expand outreach services across Nigeria’s 36 states and the FCT.
This partnership reflects the Federal Government’s commitment to inclusive development and aligns with national disability policies and the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
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