Imo State Governor, Hope Uzodimma, has endorsed a bill that establishes a new retirement age of 65 years for teachers employed by the state government.
Additionally, the bill extends the service years for teachers from 35 to 40 years.
Governor Uzodimma stated, “The Imo State House of Assembly in her wisdom has passed the law, which has now come for my assent. In exercise of my powers as enshrined in the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, 1999 (As Amended), I have no objection to assent to this bill to become law.”
He emphasized that this law would extend the service period of Imo teachers by five years, making it 65 years of age and 40 years of active service.
The governor highlighted that the objective of the new law is to motivate teachers in the state’s public schools, encouraging them to be more committed and dedicated to their roles.
Uzodimma congratulated the teachers, expressing that the law aims to provide them with job security, fostering increased effectiveness and efficiency in their duties.
Speaker of the Imo State House of Assembly, Chike Olemgbe, commended the governor for prioritizing the welfare of the people, noting that the Executive Bill had been forwarded to the House and passed after the third reading on November 16.
