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Discriminate against older persons, pay N2 million Fine, Senate warns
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By Henry Umoru
THE Senate Tuesday passed the Older Persons (Rights and Privileges) Bill 2020 that prescribes a fine of N2 million or N200, 000 for organisations or individuals who discriminate against older persons.
The Bill which was read the third time and passed was aimed at addressing the social and economic challenges triggered by aging and the need for government to formulate policies that would incorporate the elderly and cater to their well-being.