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The challenge facing the elderly in Nigeria is one that has been very persistent. One notable variable that has been used in describing the elderly is that of persistent and excruciating levels of poverty. Nigeria has often been described as a rich nation inhabited by poor people, to which the majority of the aged belong. Indeed, the poverty situation of the elderly, whether in relative or absolute terms, is quite disturbing. The inability of government to cope with the regular payment of pensions to the retired workforce, the inadequate social services and health facilities to cater for the needs of an ageing population, as well as a predominantly rural agrarian population all pose new threats to food security, social security and national security of Nigeria. Older people's lives are characterized by growing inadequacies in customary family supports, social exclusion and non-existent social security targeted at them, thus being very vulnerable to poverty and diseases. This pap...
International Journal of TROPICAL DISEASE
The Challenges of Retirees and Older Persons in Nigeria; a Need for Close Attention and Urgent Action2018 •
The Nigerian population is undergoing demographic transition, with a rising population of older persons. The population of the older persons in Nigeria is estimated to be around 6 million and a continuous increase is projected as a developing country in the second stage of demographic transition, with its high birth rate and lower death rate. There are usually three main challenges confronting this age group. The first is poverty, due to loss or reduction of earning power. The second is the increasing prevalence of chronic diseases, with the accompanying increased healthcare utilization and financial burdens. Elder abuse has also been gaining attention as a major social problem. Tackling these challenges requires multidimensional approach, joint collaborations and involvement of many stakeholders, hinging on strong government and political commitment, which is critical for effective implementation of any policy. It is essential to engage all stakeholders including; governments, institutions, organizations, civil society groups, private sector, community leaders, youth and youth groups, health-care providers, researchers, caregivers, families, older people, and Mini-review Article Daramola et al.; IJTDH, 34(4): 1-8, 2018; Article no.IJTDH.46715 2 the general public towards developing capacities for translating internationally agreed policy frameworks into practical realities and ensuring that older persons in Nigeria enjoy income security, access to health care and not subjected to abuse.
Journal of Management Science & Engineering research
Welfare for the Aged in Nigeria, a Sustenance for the Declining Older Population and Aged Male in Nigeria2021 •
A buttress on the need for welfare program in Nigeria and the important obligation to consider the Economics’ and CIA’s contextual position for the dependency ratios, both total and elderly dependency ratio alongside the consideration of the age structure and demography statistics of Nigeria relatively to other economies, particularly as an elixir for the declining older population in Nigeria and the aged male contraction in the nation. Although, older female population is higher in every country as obtainable globally, the Nigerian case is that of drastic contraction in both aged male and older population generally. Therefore, the submission is that the government has to consider total dependency ratio to the elderly dependency ratio, which is all-encompassing in order to cater for the declining older population and to appropriate the requisite welfare cum benefits programs in the nation.
This article posits the obligatory need for the consideration of the dependency ratios (elderly and total dependency ratios) and the available Nigerian age structure as it portray the imperative for viable welfare and benefits policy cum program for the declining aged citizenry in Nigeria. The contraction in the elderly and the aged male in Nigeria is drastic, calls for requisite attention and attendance from the private cum public sectors. The status quo is that the nation’s population do not survive beyond the working-class age, and it has preeminently low elderly citizens relative to its actual population of 203 million as of 2018 demographic estimate. This is what this article buttresses; the necessity for a timely intervention to save the loss of our aged populace with working pension program, functional healthcare infrastructures, feasible welfare program and effective benefits policy.
DESCRIPTION This is a research work that was carried out in order to show that old-age poverty means different things in different countries, using South Africa and Nigeria, two countries that are drawn from the same SSA region. The study shows that one major cause that has left Sub-Saharan Africa in her present poverty depth is mainly as a result of bad leadership which has shown lack of interest in the general welfare of aged persons, right from the colonial and post-colonial stages. A typical example is the situation where the greater parts of African populations remain uncovered by a pension scheme. In this essay, it was established that although old age income poverty is more prevalent in Nigeria, access to enabling environment, capability and health by older people is low in South Africa. Thus, depicting that what constitutes old-age poverty differs by various countries.
Conference Paper
Issues and Challenges of Ageing in Nigeria2019 •
Nigeria's aging population is increasing rapidly as those aged 65 years and above make up 3.1% or 5.9 million of the total population of 191 million, which in crude numbers represents an increase of 600,000 during the 5 years 2012-2017. But the high premium placed on old age made people aspire to attain this age in the olden days. This calls for concern, as the aged also called senior citizens are known to be undergoing depreciation physiologically, mentally, and otherwise, in addition to being incapable of doing most chores without assistance. Are they then a burden or asset to the community? This is the crux of this study based on an exploratory qualitative research design. The research assumption for this study includes that, adult children are responsible for the support and care of their elderly parents. The extended family is actively involved in the care of the elderly. Lastly, the plight of the aged is associated with the lack of government policies. The findings include that adult children are responsible for the support and care of their elderly parents and the extended family is actively involved in the care of the aged. Largely, the plight of the aged can be associated with the lack of government policies. The study therefore recommends that proactive government policies for the aged in various areas should address both those who have worked in the public and private sectors and those who are in the private informal sector.
Kogi Journal of Sociology
CHALLENGES FACING THE ELDERLY IN NIGERIA: A GERONTOLOGICAL PERSPECTIVE2022 •
There is no doubt that human beings change from birth to death. Human animals undergo physiological transformations and subsequently approach old age year after year. This old age, notwithstanding, is accompanied by peculiarities of challenges. This paper examined the challenges facing the elderly in Nigeria by relying heavily on existing gerontological literature. This was complemented with social capital theory to explain family support and the coping mechanisms of the elderly. This paper concluded through a thorough review of existing literature that the challenges facing the elderly in Nigeria could be categorised into three strands vis-à-vis social, psychological and health, which has left them with a significant care gap. As a result, the elderly rely on their children and family for support and care. In order to further reduce the challenges facing the elderly in Nigeria, this paper recommended that the government should initiate policies that would accommodate the elderly in the national budget and as well make it compulsory for each state of the federation to establish a nursing home since the support enjoyed by the elderly from their family is beginning to decline.
Academia Letters
ANALYSIS OF LIVELIHOODS AND POVERTY AMONG ELDERLY IN YENAGOA, BAYELSA STATE, NIGERIA2022 •
The Nigeria ageing population is becoming increasingly visible with its attendant challenges. This article attempts to set the tone for a pragmatic discourse on “costly assumptions” being made on the issue in Nigeria and its attendant challenges. This is with a view of linking the ageing agenda to a broader developmental framework. The paper adopted a reflective theoretical viewpoint with desk review of evidence and secondary data. The paper identified critical areas of costly assumptions and challenges as it relates to the Nigerian ageing population including the changing family structure and roles for the elderly; the high burden on children; physical health-care and medical needs; poor finances and income; and the need for public intervention. The concluding remark reiterated the need to assess and recognize the reality of the social changes and the effect of these changes on the elderly, now and in the future.
The Nigerian Journal of Sociology and Anthropology
Care of the Elderly in a Changing Nigerian Society2014 •
Traditionally in Africa, there is reciprocal dependency between parents and children. While children depend on their parents in meeting their needs at early stage in life, parents on the other hand, rely on their children for care and support later in life. This exchange of roles underscores the characteristic intergenerational reciprocal obligations obtainable in within the family. This paper is an assessment of how prevailing socio-economic conditions in Nigeria have impacted children’s caregiving obligation to parents in the face of government insensitivity on the welfare of the elderly. It advocates a synergy between informal and formal support systems to ensure adequate social and economic support for a meaningful ageng process in Nigeria.
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