Governor Ademola Adeleke of Osun state has approved the immediate implementation of the new retirement age and length of service for teachers in the state submitting that this will turn things around at schools in the State of the Living spring.
A statement made available to Team@orientactualmags.com noted that the Office of the Head of Service, Mr. Ayanleye Aina in a circular issued on Tuesday urged all those interested in enjoying the new retirement age to comply with the stipulated guidelines .
‘Consequently, the Ministry of Finance and the State Universal Basic Education Board(SUBEB) have been directed to stop forthwith, the payment of salary to those who have been enjoying the new retirement age without fulfilling the required conditions.
I wish to refer to our Circulars Ref. Nos. SMD.61/VOL.III/36 dated 31st May, 2022 and SMD.61/Vol.IV/52 dated 20th October, 2023 , on the above subject, and reiterate that the conditions stated in the aforementioned Circulars still subsist. Consequently, all those who have been enjoying the new retirement age and length of Service without fulfilling the necessary prerequisites have, by this Circular, ceased to enjoy such benefits until their compliance with the extant Circulars.
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 are strictly adhered to.
For the 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’ Aina submitted.
The office of the Head of Service has also reannounced the eligibility requirements.
‘Eligibility: The Officer must be within the education cadre recognized in the Scheme of Service.
The Officer must be registered with the Teachers Registration Council of Nigeria (TRCN).
The Officer must be medically fit as ascertained by a qualified Medical Doctor.
The Officer must not be under any disciplinary action.
Procedure: Eligible Officer will be required to apply six months before he/she attains the age of 60 years or 35 years of Service, whichever is earlier;
The application must be endorsed by the Head Teacher/ Principal of the eligible Officer and addressed to the Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Education;
The application must be accompanied by Teachers Registration Council of Nigeria’s (TRCN) Certificate and License; and certificate of medical fitness obtained from a Government Hospital;
Eligible applicants will be screened by a Committee to be set up by the Office of the Head of Service;
All successful applicants will be deployed to serve as teachers in schools;
All unsuccessful applicants will be advised to retire immediately under the 60/35 years Scheme;
Documents Required for Application:
Medical certificate of fitness by a Government Hospital.
Registration Certificate issued by the Teachers Registration Council of Nigeria of Nigeria (TRCN)
License issued by TRCN.
Right of Appeal: Any applicant whose application is not successful may appeal to the Office of the Head of Service stating grounds of appeal and any supporting document
Miscellaneous: Successful Officers are at liberty to resign their services before the attainment of 65 years or 40 years in service;
Extant Service rules and regulations, except those dealing with age and length of Service, are applicable to the successful Officers throughout the period of extension.
The period of extension is not pensionable’ the Head of Service submitted-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 or get in touch via orientactualmag@gmail.com. Thank you
