A
new study was released yesterday by the UN backed Help Age International
advocacy group which ranked Nigeria among the worst countries in the world that
least care about their old population. Coincidentally, yesterday was Nigeria’s
53rd Independence Anniversary
Out
of 91 countries, Nigeria ranked 85, with a poor record of catering for the
well-being of the elderly, people older than 60. This reflects its limited
pension coverage, at 5 per cent and poor health care. It also ranks second
lowest regionally, at 76, in the enabling environment domain, with only 53% of
older Nigerians enjoying civic freedom. Really Sad :(
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