QP65 Seniors Connect
Growing older should never mean growing lonely
Quarter Past 65 Seniors Connect is the social engagement arm of Quarter Past 65. It brings older adults together in a warm, welcoming and vibrant environment where they can connect, interact and enjoy meaningful experiences.
Seniors have fun, build friendships, play games, share life stories, celebrate milestones, take part in cultural and recreational activities, and have conversations that promote laughter, learning and emotional well-being.
- Regular meetups
- Storytelling sessions
- Wellness activities
- Music and dance
- Games
- Excursions
- Intergenerational interactions
Growing older should never mean growing lonely. Every gathering is designed to celebrate life, strengthen relationships, and remind our elders that they remain an important and cherished part of society.
It is more than a community. It is a family where every senior is seen, heard, appreciated and celebrated.
The launch
The official launch of QP65 Seniors Connect
- Date
- Friday, 7 August 2026
- Venue
- The Nest Gardens, Plot 1563 Bala Mohammed Way, Guzape, Abuja
- Theme
- Healthy Aging
- ChairmanMs. Morenike Grace Henry, National Chairman, Nigerian Legion
- KeynoteMrs. Omobolanle Akinyemi-Obe, Director General, National Senior Citizens Centre
- Health talk“Healthy Aging: A Call to Action” by Dr. Ogugua Osi-Ogbu
- WellnessMedical checks, a yoga session and massage by Zen Resources and BGN Wellness Spa
Panel session
- The burden of elder careDr. Emem Omokaro
- Safe and stress-free elder care: the nursing home optionArch. Victoria Onu
- Maintaining financial independence after retirementMr. Joseph Ejike
- Dealing with grief and dementiaDr. John Konto
Patrons and matrons
The elders who stand with us
Grand patrons
His Eminence John Cardinal OnaiyekanArchbishop Emeritus of Abuja; Cardinal of the Catholic Church 
HRM King Joshua IgbugburuThe Ebenanaowei of Bomo Kingdom
Patrons
High Chief Barr. MacDonald Ebi IgbadioweiPresident, Ijaw National Congress (INC) 
Amb. Dr. Godknows Boladei IgaliFormer Nigerian Ambassador to Sweden; former Permanent Secretary, Federal Ministry of Power 
Dr. Adeyemi AdekoyaProfessor, Virginia State University, United States
Matrons
Iyom Josephine AnenihFormer Minister of Women Affairs and Social Development; founder, Alzheimer's Disease Foundation 
Dr. Emem OmokaroFormer Director General, National Senior Citizens Centre; gerontologist 
Dr. Timiebi Koripamo-AgaryFormer Permanent Secretary, Federal Ministry of Labour 
Dr. Ibipo Johnston-AnumonwoProfessor of Geography and Women's and Gender Studies, SUNY Buffalo State, USA 
Ms. Morenike Grace HenryNational Chairman, Nigerian Legion 
Dr. Ogugua Osi-OgbuHead of the Geriatrics Unit, National Hospital Abuja
Membership
Join Seniors Connect
Fill in the membership form to join, or to register a parent or relative. For questions, call 0803 787 3327 or 0909 999 4715.