Ageing: A Sin in Nigerian Society?

Authors

Raji Abdullateef, University of IlorinFollow
Sunkanmi Folorunsho, University of Nebraska-LincolnFollow
Adeshina Olawale, University of IlorinFollow
Raji Adeyemi, Universiti Utara MalaysiaFollow

Date of this Version

9-2018

Document Type

Article

Citation

Journal of Health and Social Issues (JOHESI) (2018) 7(2): 48-54

Comments

Copyright 2018, the authors. Open access

License: CC BY 4.0 International

Abstract

Ageing can be said to be a permanent and irreparable innate process determined by a reduction in mental and equally physical status of people. Due to multiple factors, this essential process and its significance vary significantly among individuals and across cultures. The phenomenon of ageing is not attracting the attention it deserves especially in the developing countries like Nigeria. Importantly, old people in Nigeria are facing many challenges ranging from financial and economic shortcomings, socio-cultural discriminations among others. The study set out to understand the challenges and prospects of ageing in Nigeria. The theory used to explain this is the modernization theory. It was discovered in the study that no active policies or plans have been put in place so far by the government to promote the well-being of aged people. The study then recommended that policy formation which will help the old people economically, socially, economically and psychologically.