Teachers In 23 States And FCT Face New Retirement Age Regulations

Teachers In 23 States And FCT Face New Retirement Age Regulations

The Nigeria Union of Teachers (NUT) announced on Saturday that 23 states and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) have successfully implemented the new retirement age of 65 years for teachers.

Titus Amba, the National President of the union, shared this information in a report obtained by our correspondent in Abuja. This policy was initially announced by former President Muhammadu Buhari in 2020, raising the retirement age for teachers from 60 to 65 years.

Amba expressed satisfaction with the progress, stating, “We are pleased to note that 23 states, the Federal Capital Territory, and the Federal Government have implemented the new retirement age for their teachers.”

He took the opportunity to urge the remaining states to adopt the Harmonised Retirement Age for Teachers promptly, emphasizing that this change would benefit the education system by retaining experienced teachers and addressing staffing shortages.

The NUT also expressed concern over the lack of declared vacancies, which has led to stagnation among teachers in the directorate cadre at Unity Schools. Amba highlighted the need for these dedicated educators to receive proper encouragement and be allowed unhindered career progression, ensuring they are promoted in a timely manner like their counterparts in State Teaching Services.

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