Governor Ademola Adeleke of Osun has reiterated enforcement of approved guidelines as a condition to enjoy the new retirement age, 65 years old, and length of service, 40 years, for teachers in Osun public schools
This is stated in a memo that the Head of Service, Ayanleye Aina, released on Tuesday in Osogbo.
The circular states that everyone who wants to take advantage of the new, higher retirement age has to abide by the specified rules.
The guidelines state that a teacher must be a member of the education cadre recognized in the scheme of service in order to be eligible for benefits under the plan.
In addition, it states that the officer must not be facing disciplinary action, be registered with the Teachers Registration Council of Nigeria (TRCN), and be deemed medically fit by a licensed physician.
Additionally, it stated that the eligible officer must apply six months before to turning sixty years old
or 35 years of service, whichever was earlier.
The guidelines also said the application must be endorsed by the Head Teacher/Principal of the eligible officer and addressed to the Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Education, among others. It however said that the period of extension was not pensionable.
It directed the Ministry of Finance and the State Universal Basic Education Board (SUBEB) to stop forthwith, payment of salaries to those already enjoying the new retirement age without fulfilling the conditions.
The circular reads, “For the purpose of emphasis, for any officer to enjoy the new retirement age and length of service, the concerned officer is requested to ensure that the guidelines were strictly adhered to.
“For avoidance of doubt, a copy of the guidelines under reference is hereby attached. Relevant Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs) of government are requested to ensure wide circulation of this Circular and strict compliance.”
NEWS AGENCY OF NIGERIA
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