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Perception About Old People Needs to Change- NGO
Perception About Old People Needs to Change- NGO
By: Michael Mike
A Non-Governmental Organisation (NGO), Axios Senior Citizens Foundation has called for a change in perception on old people, urging the society to create an avenue to tap into resources of the senior citizens.
Speaking at a medical outreach for senior citizens in Kubwa, Federal Capital Teritory (FCT), at the weekend, the founder of the NGO, Mrs. Murjanatu Habibu said: “Globally, people wrongly link old age to retirement, pensions collection and withdrawal from the society. This perception needs to be reviewed because the aged can still be very active in nation building.”
Habibu, who disclosed that the foundation aims to reintegrate/re-engage senior citizens back to the society by making them more active and by encouraging social interactions for them, noted that the aged can still contribute massively toward the development of the society.
The founder of the NGO while disclosing that the aged would be cater for through the foundation’s planned services such as Day Centres, Foodbank and Social clubs, said: “We aim to get our seniors involved in things they used to love or encourage them to learn at least, a new skill. These activities will reduce the sedentary lifestyle seniors are usually pushed into after retirement and in old age. We aim to promote active ageing, reduce depression and other age-related diseases.”
She revealed that: “We plan to open our Food Bank and Social Club in January 2023 and intend that the seniors will run the clubs and the food bank themselves. That way they will be involved in every aspect of Axios SCF.”
Habibu, who noted that the NGO is self-funded, said: “Together, we can make ageing fun. However, it is our duty to help the seniors build a community for themselves and, through that reintegrate with the society while also giving back.
Our seniors should not lead a painful, uninteresting and isolated life. They have so much to offer.”
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She lamented that: “A situation in which seniors can not afford the cost of basic healthcare is undesirable. We shall therefore do our part to help in the physical and mental health of our elderly.
We will reach out as much as we can to ensure that seniors are happy.”
Habibu said that the foundation was set up due to the fact that medical care was not easily accessible for the elderly,
explaining that the NGO was establised to bridge the gap between what government could afford for the senior citizens and what they were lacking.
She disclosed that: “Our main role here today is to get people to be conscious of their health. What to do especially on the sickness they don’t understand, they need to go to the hospital, that is part of what we are here to tell them.”
During the medical outreach, over 100 elderly people were given free health check, some of them were brought by their children to the programme.
Perception About Old People Needs to Change- NGO
Zulum strengthens vocational education to address industry gap
… To introduce TVET for Almajiri pupils
By: Our Reporter
Borno State Governor Babagana Zulum has directed a comprehensive strategy that will enhance vocational education across the three senatorial zones in the state.
Zulum announced the directive on Monday when he received the report on repositioning technical and vocational education in Borno at the council chamber.
According to the Governor, the strategic plan is designed to empower the youth, equipping them with the necessary skills to meet the demands of various industries and stimulate economic growth.
Zulum emphasised that educational facilities and vocational institutions should tailor their programs to address the deepening mismatch between them and the various industries.
“The mismatch between our graduates and the labour market is deep, and if we want to address that, we should ensure that a robust technical and vocational education is established,” Zulum said.
“We have achieved a lot in providing vocational skills to our youth; however, along the way, we felt that we are still not doing enough for this. We decided to constitute this committee to reposition the technical and vocational education in Borno State.
Speaking earlier Presenting the Chairman of the Committee, Alhaji Goni Ibrahim, noted that the review was conducted through site visits, stakeholder consultations, and comparative studies.
… To introduce TVET for Almajiri pupils
Meanwhile, Governor Babagana Umara Zulum has instructed the Ministry of Education to consider introducing technical and vocational education in Sangaya Schools.
The Governor said, “I am happy to note that the Executive Secretary of the Sangaya Education Board is here. I have instructed the Commissioner of Education to liaise with you to consider introducing technical and vocational education in our Sangaya schools.”
Zulum also commended the leadership of the Commissioner of Education, Science, Technology and Innovation, Engr Lawan Abba Wakilbe, stating, “I want to commend the leadership of the commissioner of Education, for all the good works that he has been doing.”
Zulum strengthens vocational education to address industry gap
Gunmen kill man in attempted abduction in Kwara mosque
By: Zagazola Makama
Gunmen have killed a 45-year-old man, Alhaji Dahiru, during an attempted abduction in a mosque in Patigi Local Government Area of Kwara State.
Sources told Zagazola Makama that the incident occurred on Aug. 30 at about 8:30 p.m. during Ishai prayer.
They said about seven armed men stormed the mosque and attempted to abduct Dahiru, who resisted. He was shot dead instantly before the attackers fled on motorcycles.
According to residents, two empty shells of AK-47 ammunition were recovered at the scene after the incident.
Family members of the deceased have since appealed for the release of the corpse for burial in accordance with Islamic rites.
Authorities said efforts were ongoing to track down the perpetrators and secure the area against further attacks.
Gunmen kill man in attempted abduction in Kwara mosque
DSS arrests two over fake recruitment scam in Kaduna
By: Zagazola Makama
The Department of State Services (DSS) says it has arrested two suspects in Kaduna over an alleged fraudulent recruitment syndicate operating in the name of the Service.
Sources told Zagazola Makama that the suspects, identified as Aliyu Ibrahim and one other accomplice, were apprehended following credible intelligence that exposed their network.
According to sources, preliminary investigations revealed that between 250 and 350 individuals may have fallen victim to the scam, after being promised employment in the Service.
“The suspects are currently in custody while efforts are underway to arrest other members of the syndicate still at large,” the statement said.
The Service warned members of the public to be wary of fake recruitment offers, stressing that it does not conduct recruitment through agents or intermediaries.
“All DSS recruitment exercises are announced exclusively through official and authorised communication channels,” the sources said.
The Service further advised Nigerians to remain vigilant and report suspicious activities to the nearest security agency.
The sources said the arrest came amid rising cases of job racketeering across the country, assuring that it would continue to protect citizens and ensure that perpetrators of such fraud were brought to justice.
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