FG initiates plan for aged citizens to offer services
The Nigerian government says it would launch a portal for willing older citizens to offer services after retiring from active work.
Dr. Emem Omokaro, the director-general, National Senior Citizens Centre, said this to stakeholders, including government officials, at a meeting held in Abuja.
According to him, aged professionals willing to offer services can register on the portal.
He said, “This is a gathering of service level collaborators on continuing engagement bureau projects, continuing engagement means that we are disrupting retirements.
“We are creating platforms and tools, we are creating spaces for older persons who wish to continue to engage and have the opportunities to do so.
“You know, older persons have a right to contribute in any area they so wish and they also have a right to access the labour market after retirement not necessarily that they are to be employed by the government.”
