Nigeria, June 16 -- The Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) has reiterated its commitment to protecting elderly residents from neglect and abuse, with renewed efforts aimed at addressing physical, emotional, financial, and health-related violations against older citizens.

The Mandate Secretary of the FCT Health Services and Environment Secretariat (HSES), Adedolapo Fasawe, made this known in a statement to mark the 2025 World Elder Abuse Awareness Day (WEAAD).

Ms Fasawe noted that under the leadership of the FCT Minister, Nyesom Wike, the administration has prioritised the welfare of older people through dedicated initiatives such as the Renewed Hope Initiative Medical Mission - Support for the Elderly.

She noted that the p...