Kaduna State Governor, Uba Sani
Kaduna State Governor Uba Sani has approved new service conditions for teachers in the state, extending their retirement age and introducing a rural posting allowance as part of efforts to strengthen the education sector.
Under the new policy, which takes effect from August 1, 2025, the mandatory retirement age for teachers has been increased from 60 to 65 years, while the maximum years of service have been extended from 35 to 40 years.
The state government has also approved a special allowance for teachers posted to rural and hard-to-reach areas, aimed at encouraging deployment and retention of qualified personnel in underserved communities.
The decision is in line with the Harmonised Retirement Age for Teachers in Nigeria Act, 2022, which exempts teachers from the general public service retirement threshold of 60 years or 35 years of service, in recognition of their role in national development.
Speaking on the development, the Commissioner for Information, Malam Ahmed Maiyaki, said the approval reflects Governor Uba Sani’s commitment to improving workers’ welfare and revitalising the education sector in Kaduna State.
He said the governor considers experienced teachers critical to improving learning outcomes and sustaining quality education across the state.
“This policy is meant to reward years of dedicated service, retain valuable experience in our classrooms, and motivate greater productivity for the benefit of our children and the future of Kaduna State,” Maiyaki said.
A circular conveying the approval has been issued by the Office of the Governor and signed by the Permanent Secretary (Establishment), Mrs. Felicia I. Makama, directing all relevant ministries, departments and agencies to comply.
The circular added that detailed implementation guidelines would be issued by the State Civil Service Commission in due course.
Governor Sani expressed confidence that the measures would boost teacher morale, improve retention and significantly enhance educational standards across Kaduna State, in line with his administration’s commitment to strengthening public institutions and investing in human capital development.
