May Ikokwu, the Secretary General, Coalition of Societies for the Rights of Older Persons in Nigeria (COSROPIN) has appealed to National Assembly to pass the Rights and Privileges of Older Persons Bill to take care of the needs of the senior citizens.

May Ikokwu, who made the appeal in an interview with newsmen in Abuja on Friday, said it was the right of old people  to be cared for by government at all levels.

According to her, they  are once the pillars and builders of the nation and her economy and ageing is inevitable, which everybody must experience.

She said that they would continue to advocate for improved welfare and rights within the ambit of the law.

She saluted them  across the country and urged them to continue to exemplify excellence and offer advises to the younger ones.

She expressed hope that the future would be brighter and better for older persons when they would be given attention by card for like their colleagues in other climes.

She urged government to make adequate provision to take care of older people, and called on younger citizens to show them love and respect.