23 states, FCT implement new teachers retirement age

Oct. 6, 2024 - Punch Newspapers

The Nigeria Union of Teachers, on Saturday, said 23 states of the federation and the Federal Capital Territory have implemented the 65-year-old retirement age for teachers. The National President of the union, Titus Amba, stated in a report obtained by our correspondent in Abuja.

In 2020, former President Muhammadu Buhari announced the new retirement age for teachers. The retirement age was increased from 60 to 65 years.

Amba said, “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...