Education is regarded as one of the most important sectors in the Federal Republic of Nigeria. This is why many pundits usually encourage the government to spend more money on education. Teachers are very important in the Nigerian educational system. However, it should be said that many teachers used to retire at the age of 60. Let us carefully identify one state in Nigeria that has increased the retirement age of teachers from 60 years to 65 years.
1. Akwa Ibom State
According to a report by the Sun Newspaper, the government of Akwa Ibom State has raised the retirement age for teachers from 60 years to 65 years. This information has also been confirmed by the Vanguard News.
It is important to point out that teachers in public schools now retire at the age of 65. However, The Cable reports that teachers in public schools can also retire after 40 years of service to the government.
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