Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, has reiterated the enforcement of accepted pointers as a situation to take pleasure in the brand new retirement age, 65 years outdated and size of service, 40 years for academics within the state’s public faculties.
That is contained in a round issued by the state Head of Service, Mr. Ayanleye Aina, on Tuesday in Osogbo, the state capital.
The round famous that each one these concerned with having fun with the brand new elevated retirement age should adjust to the rules as stipulated.
Within the pointers for academics to profit from the scheme, she or he have to be throughout the training cadre recognised within the scheme of service.
It additionally stipulates that the officer have to be registered with the Academics Registration Council of Nigeria, be medically match as ascertained by a professional medical physician and should not be below any disciplinary motion.
It additionally stated that the eligible officer can be required to use six months earlier than she or he attains the age of 60 years or 35 years of service, whichever was earlier.
The rules additionally stated that the appliance have to be endorsed by the Head Trainer/Principal of the eligible officer and addressed to the Everlasting Secretary, Ministry of Schooling, amongst others.
It, nonetheless, stated that the interval of extension was not pensionable.
It directed the Ministry of Finance and the State Common Fundamental Schooling Board to cease forthwith, cost of salaries to these already having fun with the brand new retirement age with out fulfilling the circumstances.
The round reads, “I want to consult with our Circulars Ref. Nos. SMD.61/VOL.III/36 dated thirty first Might, 2022 and SMD.61/Vol.IV/52 dated twentieth October, 2023 on the above topic.
“I reiterate that the circumstances acknowledged within the aforementioned Circulars nonetheless subsist.
“Consequently, all these already having fun with the brand new retirement age and size of service with out fulfilling the required stipulations have, by this round, stop to take pleasure in such advantages till compliance with the circulars.
“For the aim of emphasis, for any officer to take pleasure in the brand new retirement age and size of service, the involved officer is requested to make sure that the rules have been strictly adhered to.”
“For avoidance of doubt, a replica of the rules below reference is hereby connected. Related Ministries, Departments and Businesses (MDAs) of presidency are requested to make sure large circulation of this Round and strict compliance,” it added.
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