About the Founder

A few years ago, I worked for a Non-Governmental Organisation in the United Kingdom which looked after older adults. I saw how the government prioritised the welfare of their senior citizens. I saw how their younger generations were well educated on the vital role senior citizens play in the community and larger society. Most people turning 60 years were eager to retire because, for them, life only truly starts after retirement – they can socialise and continue to enjoy things they love or explore new interests.

I looked back at Nigeria, and I couldn’t really say the same for our elders. As a nation, no one wants to prepare or talk about ageing, yet we pray to grow old.

I began to nurse the idea of Axios Senior Citizens Foundation from this point. And to make the need more obvious, my parents retired, and all the uncles and aunties in the community I grew up all started to retire. I didn’t want to see my parents and all these nice, loving people feel isolated after retirement. I knew the time was right to birth the idea, starting right from my community.

My vision has always been to create an environment where our senior citizens can enjoy their golden age everyday while passing down their knowledge and experience. It therefore become imperative to create various activities that will help us to realise our core objectives which are to reduce isolation, promote active ageing and re-engage our seniors back to the society.

Through perseverance and dedication, ASCF is making a significant difference in the lives of the elderly population by addressing their needs, promoting their well-being, and fostering a sense of community.