Dr. Eugenia Ndukwe to Launch Ageing Centres in Nigeria

Dr. Eugenia Ndukwe, a retirement planning expert and convener of the National Pre-Retirement Summit, announced her plan to establish Ageing Centres for Productivity and Empowerment throughout Nigeria. The flagship centre will be located in Agulu, Anambra State, named the Evelyn Iloanya Ageing Centre for Productivity and Empowerment, in honor of her mother, and is set to commence operations in the first quarter of 2027.

The initiative aims to create a purposeful environment for older persons to live, learn, earn, and remain engaged in society. The centre will offer residential care, learning opportunities, mentorship, healthcare, and community engagement for residents aged 65 and above.

Activities will include low-stress enterprises such as gardening, food processing, and crafts. Additionally, a grandparent crèche will facilitate interaction between older persons and infants.

Ndukwe emphasized the importance of restoring dignity and purpose to older individuals while fostering intergenerational connections through structured mentorship sessions.