World Elder Abuse Awareness Day: NGO calls for better treatment of older citizens

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The Coalition of Societies for the Rights of Older Persons in Nigeria, a Non-Governmental Organisation on Saturday called on Nigerians to give adequate respect to elders.

News Agency of NigeriaAccording to him, the day is set aside annually to recognise and create awareness about the plight of the elderly around the globe.

He said, “The question one will want to ask is; why would respect and care not be accorded to people who have contributed their quota to our nation, family and community, simply because they are old?” “We are using the elder abuse awareness day to raise awareness about the millions of older adults who experience elder abuse, neglect, and financial exploitation.

 

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