British Prime Minister Theresa May
The UK Prime Minister Theresa May has appointed a Minister of Loneliness, Telegraph reports.
Minister for Sport and Civil Society, Tracey Crouch, will reportedly fill the role of heading the ministry.
The creation of the ministry is reportedly to honor the legacy of Labour MP Jo Cox, who May has described as one who wanted to “shine a light” on loneliness.
It had been recommended to the government by the Jo Cox Loneliness Commission, an organisation set up in honor of the late MP, to make a minister responsible for the problem. Theresa May said:
For far too many people, loneliness is the sad reality of modern life.
I want to confront this challenge for our society and for all of us to take action to address the loneliness endured by the elderly, by carers, by those who have lost loved ones – people who have no one to talk to or share their thoughts and experiences with.
Jo Cox recognised the scale of loneliness across the country and dedicated herself to doing all she could to help those affected.
I am pleased that Government can build on her legacy with a ministerial lead for loneliness who will work with the Commission, businesses and charities to shine a light on the issue and pull together all strands of Government to create the first ever strategy.
Oya,my fellow naija people,who u wan choose for ur own minister of loneliness or greediness
LMAO OkoroAwusa Rochas is so forward thinking!
The crazy is everywhere!!! Lmao! Rochas has found his justification. This is so funny!!
@ Ezinne, no justification for Rochas irrelevant Commissioner for Happiness here. He should’ve paid salaries as at when due, developed his State, created jobs and built their roads instead this foolery he indulged in with statues and all.
Loneliness is a hard reality for Britain because their aged live in old people’s homes and family ties are not aa strong as here in Africa.
Na hungry dey cause the sadness in Nigeria. Rochas should address that first.
Country that really care for her citizens
Omo I can’t lie, loneliness is a serious issue in the Uk. The weather makes things even worse. Summer is good but winter is terrible. I thank God that I had to port from the UK. I literally had no social life while there. Work work work.