NATIONAL SENIOR CITIZENS CENTER ACT

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NATIONAL SENIOR CITIZENS CENTRE ACT, 2018

LAWS OF THE FEDERATIONOF NIGERIA

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EXPLANATORY MEMORANDUM

This Act establishes the National Senior Citizens in the country to cater for the needs of senior citizens.

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NATIONAL SENIOR CITIZENS CENTRE ACT, 2017

ARRANGEMENT OF SECTIONS.

1.       Declaration of policy.

2.       Establishment of the National Senior Citizens Centre.

3.       Establishment and composition of Governing Board.

4.       Tenure of office.

5.       Cessation of membership.

6.       Functions of the National Centre.

7.       Functions of the Board.

8.       Appointment of Director-General.

9.       The Secretary and other staff of the National Centre.

10.     Staff regulations.

11.     Pensions.

12.     Sources of funding.

13.     Submission of estimates.

14.     Power to accept gifts.

15.     Exemption from tax.

16.     Annual estimates, account and audit.

17.     Annual report.

18.     Disqualification.

19.     Regulations.

20.     Interpretation.

21.     Citation.

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NATIONAL SENIOR CITIZENS CENTRE ACT, 2017

An Act to establish the National Senior Citizens Centre in the country to cater for the needs of senior citizens; and for related matters.

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Commencement.             [24 JANUARY, 2018]

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ENACTED by the National Assembly of the Federal Republic of Nigeria –

PART I – DECLARATION OF POLICY, ESTABLISHMENT AND COMPOSITION, OF THE NATIONAL, SENIOR CITIZENS CENTRE GOVERNING BOARD

Declaration of policy.

1.       In line with section 16 (2) (d) of the 1999 Constitution, it shall be a State policy to provide adequate social services and an improved quality of life for the elderly.

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