FG Begins Implementation of 65-Year-Old Retirement Age for Teachers

The Federal Government has stated that it has commenced the implementation of the 65 years retirement age for teachers in public schools in earnest, including the 40 years of pensionable service.

Adducing reasons for its implementation, the Minister of Education, Adamu Adamu, said the new policy is holistic in nature and meant to address career path, remuneration, professional teaching standards, qualifications, deployment and management of teachers.

Adamu, represented by the Permanent Secretary in the Ministry, David Adejo, made the announcement on Monday, while unveiling activities lined up for the 2022 World Teachers Day, with its theme: “The Transformation of Education Begins With Teachers”.

The event is commemorated annually every October 5th.