JUST IN: See the new Retirement Age for Teachers - FEC | READ DETAILS
Chukwuemeka Chukwueke
Jan 20, 2021
Information reaching AFFNEWS holds that the Federal Executive Council (FEC) has just approved a bill extending the retirement age for teachers in the country from 60 years to 65 years.
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The FEC, during its first meeting of the year 2021 held on Wednesday and presided over by President Muhammadu Buhari, approved the bill; Harmonized Retirement Age for Teachers Bill, 2021, to be sent to the National Assembly for its consideration and possible approval.
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However, if the bill is approved by the lawmakers, the retirement age of teachers will move from 60 years to 65 while the years of service will also move from 35 to 40.
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Minister of Education, Adamu Adamu, who disclosed this to correspondents at the end of the council meeting, said some highlights of the bill include the introduction of bursary award, special rural posting allowances and other measures to attract the best brains to the profession.
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