Nigeria urges binding rights instrument for older people
Nigeria's NHRC called for swift action on an international instrument protecting older people's rights during a UN meeting in Geneva. Executive Secretary Dr. Tony Ojukwu SAN highlighted discrimination, negligence, and violence against seniors, stressing collaboration with NHRIs, CSOs, and youth to draft a binding convention. He emphasized conceptual clarity on ageism and prioritized hybrid meetings for inclusive participation. Nigeria reaffirmed commitment to human rights, urging stakeholders to 'leave no one behind'.
SOURCE: https://dailypost.ng/2026/02/23/nigerian-govt-seeks-swift-action-on-rights-of-older-people/