FLASH: Government pegs Teachers’ retirement age at 65


The Governor of Ekiti State, Biodun Oyebanji, through the State’s Executive Council, has adopted a harmonised retirement age of sixty-five (65) years and a maximum of forty (40) years of pensionable service, for teachers in the public service of Ekiti State.

The statement was contained in a statement signed and made available to journalists by the State’s Commissioner for Information, Taiwo Olatunbosun.

During the meeting, the SEC approved the domestication of the Teachers’ Harmonised Retirement Age Act 2022 to address workforce needs in the state’s school system and retain experienced educators to improve learning outcomes.

The statement reads, “In line with the Federal Government Circular issued by the Federal Ministry of Education (Circular No: FME/HRM/S.234/II dated 23rd June, 2022), the Ekiti State Government has adopted a harmonized retirement age of sixty-five (65) years and a maximum of forty (40) years of pensionable service, whichever comes first, for teachers in the public service of Ekiti State.

“The existing retirement age of sixty (60) years and thirty-five (35) years of pensionable service, as outlined in the Public Service Rules (Revised Edition, 2021), has been revised to retain skilled educators and align teaching personnel with their counterparts in tertiary institutions.

Recognising the unique circumstances of different States, “Ekiti State has established modalities to guide the implementation of the new retirement age and length of service with key provisions as follows: The retirement age of 65 years or 40 years of service is optional for teachers;
Interested teachers must submit a written application for extension six months before reaching 60 years of age or 35 years of service, whichever is earlier. An assessment committee comprising the Ministry of Education, the Teaching Service Commission (TSC), the SUBEB, the Board for Technical and Vocational Education (BTVE), relevant Government Health Institutions, and labour unions will conduct eligibility screening.

Applicants must not be under disciplinary action, and those who have benefited from prior condonations of service breaks are excluded. Beneficiaries, including Principals, Vice Principals, Head Teachers, and Assistant Head Teachers, will be deployed to classrooms only and will not hold executive or union positions. Payroll for beneficiaries will be separated from that of regular teachers to ensure transparency.

“Applicants must be registered with the Teachers Registration Council of Nigeria (TRCN) and will receive their current salaries for the additional years without incremental accruals; No promotions or preferments will be granted during the extension period; and Annual performance appraisals will determine continuation of service under the extended arrangement”.

Comments

Post a Comment

Popular posts from this blog

WAEC Announces Job Vacancies (Apply Now)

Image
The West African Examinations Council (WAEC) has announced multiple job openings across its Nigeria National Office, calling on qualified professionals to apply for positions that cut across administration, finance, auditing, and medical services. In a statement released from its Headquarters in Accra, Ghana, the Council said the recruitment exercise aims to strengthen operations in Nigeria and uphold WAEC’s standards in educational assessment across West Africa. Applications are to be submitted online via https://www.waecnigeria.org/jobs/applink on or before Tuesday, November 21, 2025 at 10:00 a.m. The Council noted that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. General requirements WAEC emphasized that all applicants must: Be proficient in modern office software and web-based systems. Possess excellent communication, analytical, and interpersonal skills. Have five credits in WASSCE/SSCE/GCE ‘O’ Level, including English Language and Mathematics at a sitting, or six c...
Read more

APPLY: Nigerian Army Announces 2026 Recruitment Exercise For Short Service Intake

Image
The Nigerian Army has officially commenced applications for its Short Service Combatant Commission (SSC) Course 49/2026, inviting qualified Nigerians to apply and serve as commissioned officers . The recruitment, which began on October 9, 2025, will close on November 12, 2025, and is open to both serving military personnel and eligible civilians who meet the required qualifications. Applicants must be Nigerian citizens by birth, aged between 23 and 27 years as of January 9, 2026. Civilian candidates are also required to submit letters of attestation from credible individuals such as a Local Government Chairman, Secretary, or senior military/police officer not below the rank of Lieutenant Colonel or Assistant Commissioner of Police. Successful candidates will undergo intensive military training before commissioning into combat and combat-support roles within the Nigerian Army. Basic Requirements: Must be medically, physically, and mentally fit. Minimum height: 1....
Read more

Federal Ministry of Works Announces Recruitment 2025 (Nationwide)

Image
The Federal Ministry of Works is recruiting unemployed graduates and skilled artisans across Nigeria under its Capacity Building & On-Site Training Programme. Applicants must: - Be Nigerian citizens aged 18 to 35 years - Possess a BSc, BEng, BA, or HND in Mechanical Engineering or a related discipline - Be unemployed at the time of application - Have NYSC completion, exemption, or exclusion certificate What You Get – Monthly stipend – Hands-on training on federal projects – Mentorship & certification – Priority for future government/contractor roles Deadline: Not specified (apply early) How to Apply for Federal Ministry of Works Recruitment 2025 Qualified and interested applicants should submit their applications via email. Application Email: registryfmw@fmw.gov.ng Email Subject: Use the Job Title you are applying for as the subject of the email. Required Documents Curriculum Vitae (CV) Academic certificates NYSC certificate or exemption letter Recent passport photo...
Read more