Governor Uba Sani of Kaduna State has approved improved service conditions for teachers, extending their retirement age and years of service in a move aimed at strengthening the education sector.
Under the new policy, which takes effect from 1 August 2025, the mandatory retirement age for teachers has been increased from 60 to 65 years, while the maximum length of service has been extended from 35 to 40 years. Teachers posted to rural and hard-to-reach communities will also receive a special rural posting allowance.
The decision aligns with the Harmonised Retirement Age for Teachers in Nigeria Act, 2022, passed by the National Assembly, which exempts teachers from the general public service retirement limit in recognition of their vital role in national development.
Hikaya Newspaper reports that the Commissioner for Information, Ahmed Maiyaki, said the approval reflects Governor Sani’s commitment to improving workers’ welfare and revitalising education, noting that experienced teachers are critical to delivering quality education and sustaining learning outcomes across the state.
Maiyaki added that the policy is intended to honour teachers’ years of service, retain valuable classroom experience, and boost productivity, while a circular signed by the Permanent Secretary (Establishment), Mrs. Felicia I. Makama, has directed all relevant institutions to comply, with detailed implementation guidelines to be issued by the State Civil Service Commission.