The United Nations Worldwide Day of Older Individuals (UNIDOP) will mark its thirty fifth anniversary on Wednesday, October 1, 2025, with world actions highlighting the rights, wellbeing, and contributions of the aged.
In Nigeria, the commemoration will probably be held in Abuja below the worldwide theme, “Older Individuals Driving Native and International Actions: Our Aspirations, Our Wellbeing and Our Rights.” The theme underscores the pivotal roles older individuals play in communities and the challenges they proceed to face.
The International Knights Basis, a not-for-profit organisation, introduced in an announcement signed by its Government Director, Ngozi John-Uyah, that it will lead the Nigerian observance. The group emphasised that the occasion will centre on advocacy, care, and safety of susceptible individuals.
The programme will function a keynote tackle by Dr Musa Bawa, alongside a panel session addressing key points affecting older individuals. Panel discussants embody: Mr Fred Ohwahwa, President, Simply Mates Membership of Nigeria, Dr Hajara Njidda Amoni, Director of Administration, Made in Nigeria Undertaking Workplace Abuja, Workplace of the Secretary to the Authorities of the Federation, Umma Umar Mohammed, Supervisor, Programmes, NTA HQs, Prince Emeka Kalu, RATTAWU Nationwide President and Dr. Ufuoma Omo-Obi, a worldwide well being skilled & MD/CEO West and Central Africa Well being Choices Ltd/Gte.
The Abuja occasion is scheduled to carry at Suite 004, Sticks and Stones Plaza, 1245 Adetokunbo Ademola Crescent, Wuse 2, starting at noon. The Basis known as on the media, improvement companions, and the general public to help the commemoration by amplifying the voices of older individuals and selling their rights, wellbeing, and aspirations.
