Ageing policy: International institute commends Omokaro foundation on training

Ageing policy: International institute commends Omokaro foundation on training
By Chinenye Offor
Capacity
Abuja, April 20, 2018 (NAN) The International Institute on Ageing, United Nations -Malta (INIA), on Friday commended Dave Omokaro Foundation (DOF) for its high level of capacity building for drivers of the ageing policy in Nigeria.
This is contained in a letter signed by the Director of the institute, Prof. Marvin Formosa, a copy of which was made available to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Abuja.
It appreciated the foundation for its organisational capability for the training programme on Ageing Policy Formulation.
Formosa said that the institute was proud to have a “trustworthy, knowledgeable and hard working person as Dave Omokaro’’.
NAN recalls that the foundation had organised training on Ageing Policy Formulation for stakeholders between March 5 and 9.
The director underscored the need for collaboration in order to meet the challenges of a rapidly ageing population, and to respond positively to the objectives and recommendations of the Madrid International Plan Action on Ageing.
“The training programme on ageing policy formulation deserves commendation for excellent organisational skills, efficiency and on site experience exhibited,” he said.
He noted the excellent success in the training programme due to the innovative methodology Omokaro adopted.
The director specifically acknowledged the policy practice forum she introduced in order to encourage relevant and strategic Government, Ministries and Civil Society to mainstream ageing in their sector policies.
Formosa also lauded the nine resolutions reached by the participants at the end of five days of intensive activities including lectures, site visits and interactive forum.
According to him, the outcome highlighted the huge tasks that were ahead in achieving the desired standards for the well-being of older persons.
He, however, pledged that under his directive INIA would seek to enhance its collaboration with DOF and meet its recommendations in the most effective way.
Formosa, therefore, congratulated Omokaro for the successful conduct of 2018 training programme and also expressed his appreciation of the collaboration between both organisations. (NAN)
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Edited by Muhammad Suleiman Tola