A bill seeking the extension of the retirement age for teachers in Nigeria from 60 years to 65 years has been approved by the Federal Executive Council, FEC on Wednesday.
Minister of Education, Adamu Adamu, disclosed this to State House correspondents after the meeting on Wednesday.
The bill titled Harmonized Retirement Age for Teachers Bill, 2021 was approved at the meeting presided by President Muhammadu Buhari and sent to the National Assembly for its consideration and approval.
The retirement age of teachers will move from 60 years to 65 while the years of service will also move from 35 to 40 if the bill is approved by the National Assembly.
Adamu said the bill would give legal backing to new measures by the current administration to enhance the teaching profession in the country.
The minister also listed the introduction of bursary award, special rural posting allowances and other measures as some highlights of the bill.