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The National Council on Establishment has kicked against the proposed 65-year retirement age for workers in the country.
According to the Council the upward review of retirement age negates the principles of renewal, youth empowerment and innovation.
The Council stated this in a communique jointly signed by the Chairman of the Council, who also doubles as the Head of Civil Service of the Federation, Folashade Yemi-Esan, and the Secretary of the Council, Olufemi Oloruntola, and made available to journalists on Friday in Abuja.
Recall that the Nigeria Labour Congress during the May 2023 Workers Day called for an upward review of retirement age to 65.
But the Council said, “Council for the umpteenth time rejected out rightly, the request for upward review of retirement age for public aervants to 40 years’ of service or 65 years of age; as it is contrary to national aspiration of renewal, youth empowerment, innovation and also not in tandem with the reality of our population dynamics.
“It strongly advised all tiers of government to check the demand. However, it noted that the option of contract appointment exists and should be explored where necessary to bridge skills gaps as a result of retirement.”
