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23 States, FCT Implement New Retirement Age For Teachers

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Oct 6, 2024.

The Nigeria Union of Teachers (NUT) has announced that 23 states and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) have implemented the new 65-year retirement age for teachers.

This information was shared by the union’s National President, Titus Amba, in a report obtained in Abuja.

In 2020, former President Muhammadu Buhari increased the retirement age for teachers from 60 to 65 years, a policy aimed at retaining experienced educators in the system longer.

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EKO HOT BLOG reports that 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 urged the remaining states to adopt the Harmonised Retirement Age for Teachers without delay. According to Amba, this policy not only allows schools to continue benefiting from the expertise of experienced teachers but also helps address teacher shortages.

However, the NUT raised concerns about the lack of vacancy declarations and the stagnation of teachers in the directorate cadre, particularly those teaching in Unity Schools.

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Amba highlighted that these professionals, who have dedicated their careers to teaching, deserve fair career progression and timely promotions, just like their counterparts in state teaching services.

The union called on the authorities to ensure that teachers are provided with the necessary support to thrive in their careers, stressing that encouraging and promoting them is key to improving the overall quality of education in Nigeria.