Emmanuel Daudu
In a move aimed at strengthening advocacy for the welfare of older persons in Nigeria, the National Senior Citizens Centre (NSCC) has appointed the Honourable Minister of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Reduction, Professor Natawe Goshwe Yilwatda, as its official Ambassador.
The appointment, which took place on October 6, 2025, in Jos, Plateau State, coincided with the commemoration of the National Day of Older Persons.
According to the NSCC, the recognition reflects Professor Yilwatda’s consistent dedication to humanitarian service, poverty reduction, and the protection of vulnerable populations, especially senior citizens.
As the newly appointed NSCC Ambassador, Professor Yilwatda is expected to champion the rights, dignity, and well-being of older persons nationwide. His leadership, the Centre noted, would help drive initiatives that promote healthy, active, and inclusive aging in line with NSCC’s national mandate.
The Centre expressed optimism that the partnership with Professor Yilwatda would further advance policies and programmes aimed at uplifting and empowering the elderly across communities in Nigeria.
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