WHAT is the cost for an Iya to attend Iyaniwura?

There is no cost for entry, enjoyment, and fun at Iyaniwura. All of Iyaniwura’s activities are free for women 70+ to attend.

WHO can join?

At this time, elderly women of Lagos aged 70+ are welcomed and invited to can join the centre.

If you could like to add your name to the list for upcoming activities for those 60 - 69, please submit a request on our Enquiries page.

Can my mum attend if she has a physical or mental disability or needs her aid/nurse/caregiver to accompany her?

Yes! We have any iyas that attend who have limited mobility or a physical or mental disability. Additionally, some iyas frequent the centre with their aid/nurse/caregiver and we prefer that they attend with these individuals as their aid/nurse/caregiver know the iya her needs best. These aids, nurses, or caregivers stay for the duration the iya’s visit.

We care most about the safety and comfort of all who attend our centre. If any prospective attendee has a chronic condition that is properly managed by a medical doctor, and they are not contagious or endangering the health of others in contact with her, please reach out to us to discuss any precautions or accommodations that may be necessary for their attendance. You can address it on the bookings page or submit a request to discuss on our Enquiries page.

If any prospective attendee has a chronic condition that is may be contagious or endanger the health of those who many come in contact with her (ex. other attendees, our staff or volunteers) and is NOT properly managed by a medical doctor, we will not be able to permit her to attend.

Are Walk-Ins permitted?

Due to the wonderful and overwhelmingly supportive support of the centre, we no longer permit walk-ins. All sessions must be booked a week in advanced through our Bookings page to request a spot for your Iya.

WHAT happens after I submit a booking?

After your booking request is submitted we review our capacity for each new date of events. Due to a high volume of bookings, we may not be able to respond on the same day. We value your interest and support and will respond within 3 business days to confirm when your iya can attend.

WHERE is Iyaniwura?

We’re located at 22 Ibidun St, Surulere, Lagos.

WHEN are the activities? Are you open daily?

Starting September 1, 2025, our free weekly programs are from 11am - 4pm, Monday - Friday. We are also open select Saturdays each month.

You can check our calendar, updated monthly, for our schedule of events. You can click on any highlighted date for further details, as well.

Our office is open 9am - 5pm on the dates of our activities, Monday - Friday. We are not open on some national holidays, unless otherwise communicated.

WHY did you start Iyaniwura Elders Oasis?

Iyaniwura was created in honor of our beloved late mother, grandmother, and aunts who passed on before fully enjoying on the joys of friendship, sisterhood, imagination, and fun in their elder ages. We wanted to ensure other Iyas don’t lose out on the experience the joys of aging. Instead of waiting for others to help remind them that there is still fun in old age, we started the movement ourselves.