Governor Ademola Adeleke of Osun State has emphasized the enforcement of approved guidelines as a condition to enjoy the new retirement age of 65 years old and length of service of 40 years for teachers in Osun public schools.
This directive was contained in a circular issued by Mr. Ayanleye Aina, the Osun State Head of Service, on Tuesday in Osogbo.
The circular outlines the guidelines for those interested in enjoying the new retirement age, including being within the education cadre recognized in the scheme of service, being registered with the Teachers Registration Council of Nigeria (TRCN), being medically fit as ascertained by a qualified medical doctor, and not being under any disciplinary action.
It also specifies that eligible officers must apply six months before reaching the age of 60 years or completing 35 years of service, whichever comes earlier.
The application must be endorsed by the head teacher or principal and addressed to the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Education.
However, the circular clarifies that the period of extension is not pensionable and directs the Ministry of Finance and the State Universal Basic Education Board (SUBEB) to stop the payment of salaries to those already enjoying the new retirement age without fulfilling the conditions.
The circular states, “Consequently, all those already enjoying the new retirement age and length of service without fulfilling the necessary prerequisites have, by this circular, ceased to enjoy such benefits until compliance with the Circulars.”
It also emphasizes the need for strict adherence to the guidelines and requests relevant Ministries, Departments, and Agencies (MDAs) to ensure wide circulation of the circular and strict compliance.
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