Governor Hope Uzodimma of Imo State made a significant move on Wednesday by signing into law a new legislation that modifies the retirement age for teachers employed by the state.
The groundbreaking legislation raises the retirement age to 65 or 40 years of service, marking a departure from the previous criteria of 35 years of service or reaching 60 years of age.
Expressing his motivation behind the legislative change, Governor Uzodimma emphasized that the extended retirement age aims to inspire teachers in the state’s public schools.
He asserted, “Having given the teachers an extra five years, they are expected to bring out their time and work harder to give Imo children the best form of teaching and learning and graduate them as the best in Nigeria.”
Describing this move as “value addition,” the governor called upon teachers to embrace heightened commitment and seriousness in fulfilling their roles.
He congratulated them on this development and highlighted that the law is designed to instill a sense of job security, encouraging teachers to be more effective and efficient in their duties.
Governor Uzodimma’s vision for the educational sector in Imo State includes fostering an environment where teachers are motivated to deliver high-quality education, ensuring the growth and success of the state’s students.
The alteration in retirement age is seen as a strategic step towards achieving this goal, providing teachers with a sense of security and reinforcing their pivotal role in shaping the future of Imo’s education system.
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