The Bill also proposes increase in the years of service for
teachers from 35 to 40 years.
In a letter read on the floor by Senate President, Ahmad
Lawan,Buhari noted that the Bill provides for harmonised retirement age for
teachers in the country.
According to him, the move to increase the retirement age
and service years of teachers was pursuant to Section 58(2) of the 1999
Constitution (as amended).
Buhari’s letter titled: “Transmission of the harmonised
retirement age for Teachers in Nigeria Bill 2021 to the National Assembly for
consideration,” reads:
“Pursuant to Section 58 subsection 2 of the 1999 Constitution
of the Federal Republic of Nigeria (as amended), I forward herewith the
harmonised retirement age for teachers in Nigeria Bill, 2021 for consideration
by the Senate.
“The harmonised retirement age for teachers in Nigeria Bill
2021 seeks to increase the retirement age for teachers from 60 to 65 years, and
also increase the possible years of service from 35 to 40 years.
“While appreciating your usual expeditious consideration of
this submission, please, accepts Distinguished Senate President, the assurances
of my highest consideration.”
Recall that Buhari had in October 2020 approved a special
salary scale and new retirement age for teachers in commemoration of World
Teachers Day.
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