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Tinubu Rejects Proposal To Increase Retirement Age For Parliamentary Workers
Tinubu Rejects Proposal To Increase Retirement Age For Parliamentary Workers....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
President Bola Tinubu has declined to approve the harmonized bill aimed at extending the retirement age of National Assembly staff by an additional five years. The proposed legislation sought to raise the retirement age from 60 years to 65 years, or to 40 years of service, from the current requirement of 35 years…….CONTINUE READING
Although the bill initially passed its third reading in the House of Representatives, it faced controversy in the Senate, leading to its initial rejection. However, it was later reconsidered, approved, and sent to the President for his assent.
In a letter to lawmakers, which was read by Senate President Godswill Akpabio, President Tinubu explained that his decision to withhold assent was based on comprehensive examination and extensive consultation. He stated, “I write in respect of the harmonized retirement age for legislative officers of the National Assembly bill. Upon thorough examination and careful consultation, I have decided to withhold my assent to the bill. This decision is made in accordance with the powers vested in me by the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria.”
Tinubu expressed gratitude for the Senate’s efforts in drafting and passing the bill, adding, “I trust that this decision would be received with understanding and acceptance.”
The bill was sponsored by Senate Leader Opeyemi Bamidele, who argued that extending the retirement age would help preserve institutional memory within the National Assembly, drawing parallels to practices in more developed countries like the United States and the United Kingdom. However, the proposal faced significant opposition from several senators, including Enyinnaya Abaribe, Ali Ndume, and Mohammed Dandutse.
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