The governor of Kebbi state ,Comrade Dr. Nasir Idris, the Kauran Gwandu , has signed an executive bill recommending 65 years retirement age for teachers in the state into law.
The retirement age for teachers would consequently increase from 60 to 65 years and years of service from 35 to 40 years .
The governor’s Special Adviser on Media, Mr Yahaya Sarki noted in a statement made available to Team@orientactualmags.com that the bill signing ceremony was held at the Government House, Birni Kebbi and it was attended by the Speaker of State House of Assembly, Rt Hon Usman Muhammad Ankwe and other public officers.
While thanking members of the State House of Assembly for passing the bill, the governor also described the event as historic to teachers in the state .
He expressed delight that he had championed the struggle for the teachers bill while serving as President of NUT .
‘And fortunately, I am the architect of the struggle, when I was the President of NUT, I ran from one pillar to another to ensure that former President Muhammad Buhari assented to the bill which he graciously did.
School teachers will never forget this day because their yearning is to have the bill passed by KBHA and assented to by the Executive.
I urge the primary and secondary school teachers to salute the courage of the Speaker and members of the State House of Assembly for this historic day’ he said.
The governor also applauded the harmonious working relationship between the legislature and the Executive.
‘ This is a clear testimony that the House of Assembly of Kebbi State is a House of people’ he submitted .
Earlier, Speaker Usman Muhammad Ankwe had said the bill aimed to address a crucial matter that affect the lives and careers of the primary and secondary school teachers in the state and it centers on the retirement age and length of service.
Teachers , he noted, play a pivotal role in shaping the future of the nation.
‘ They are custodians of knowledge moulding young minds of the future.
It is our duty to ensure that our teachers are well supported, motivated and provided with necessary measures to enhance their professional lives’ he said.
The Speaker also emphasized that the bill would establish a standardized retirement age and length of service for the teachers in the state.
‘The governor also recognized the invaluable experience and wisdom that comes with years of dedicated service.
The government aimed to create a fair and equitable framework for retirement benefits and pensions, ensuring our dignity and financial security.
This will not only reward their years of service but also serve as an incentive for attracting and retaining highly qualified teachers in schools in our state.
The government has understood the challenges faced by our teachers, such as heavy workload, limited resources and evolving demands of the education sector’ Ankwe said.
The speaker implored the stakeholders to lend support to the bill by recognizing its potential to uplift the teaching profession and improve the quality of education in the state.
In another development, during the meeting of the State Executive Council presided over by Governor Nasir Idris, the Council has approved the implementation of the State Action Business Enabling Reforms, SEBA Programme aimed at facilitating ease of doing business in the state.
Under the scheme, Kebbi state would receive fifty two point five million Dollars from the 700 million dollars of the World Bank nationwide.
Commissioner for Budget and Economic Planning, Dr. Abba Sani Kalgo, said the state government would put necessary things in place ahead of the kick off of the programme to achieve the target objective.
Dr. Abba added that the current administration in the state has ensured adherence to its fiscal responsibility policy and World Bank guideline to enhance the economic prosperity of Kebbi state- Team@orientactualmags.com Do you have any information you wish to share with us? Do you want us to cover your event or programme? Kindly send SMS to 08059100286, 09094171980. Thank you
