The Coalition of Societies for the Rights of Older Persons in Nigeria (COSROPIN) is an independent national older persons’ rights coalition of civil society organizations collectively committed to supporting vulnerable and marginalized older persons and the aged in society and their communities to be free from discrimination and having a platform for the entrenchment and sustenance of the wellbeing of older persons in Nigeria. By actively connecting committed peoplewith powerful ideas, we work together to make positive, deep-rooted and lasting changes in the welfare of the aged and older persons in Nigeria. COSROPIN was officially registered with Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC) on the 6th September, 2016.

COSROPIN was founded in 2016 by a Nigerian business mogul, septuagenarian and former legislator, Senator Darlington Eze Ajoku with the aim to bring together all Associations; Civil Society Organizations, Non-Governmental Organizations, Faith Based Organizations; working with Ageing, and Retired Senior Citizens groups working together to produce the type of synergy that is needed to get government and other stakeholders to do something about the structural marginalization, neglect and exclusion of the Ageing and older persons from National Development Plans and Initiatives in Nigeria.

The Coalition of Societies for the Rights of Older Persons in Nigeria (COSROPIN) is made up of Associations; Civil Society Organisations (CSOs), and Non-Governmental Organisations (NGOs) in ageing, Pension Unions, Retired Civil Servants of all cadre including the Military and other forces, Care Givers and Care Institutions, Advocacy and Awareness groups, Capacity Building on Ageing, Social Workers, Ageing Health and Wellness groups, Geriatric Consultancy, and related professional services, Research and data collection groups, Academicians on Ageing, Culture and Orientations and Youths in Ageing; all groups working with or affiliated with Ageing Issues in Nigeria. Our mission is to provide a platform for the entrenchment and sustenance of the well-being of Older Persons in Nigeria. Our vision is to awaken the consciousness of Nigeria towards promoting and ensuring the well-being, welfare and dignity of Older Persons.

COSROPIN has nine objectives. Prominent are: to protect the welfare and interest of older persons in Nigeria; uphold their rights in accordance with applicable laws and constitution of the country; work towards better health and ageing of Nigeria’s senior citizens; encourage inclusion of older persons in every aspect of Nigeria’s public life; promote research into issues pertaining to ageing; and build bridges within and outside the country with relevant authorities, individuals and institutions dedicated to the care of the older persons.