posted October 8, 2023
Governor Godwin Obaseki of Edo State has announced plans to extend the service years of teachers in the state by forwarding the Harmonized Retirement Age Bill to the Edo House of Assembly. The bill aims to harmonize the retirement age for teachers and increase both the service years and retirement age.
The governor’s plan is to extend the service years of teachers in Edo State. The bill proposes to increase the service years from 30 to 35 years.
In addition to extending the service years, the bill also seeks to raise the retirement age for teachers from 60 to 65 years.
Governor Obaseki has sent the Harmonised Retirement Age Bill to the Edo House of Assembly for approval. Once the bill is passed into law, the extended service years and retirement age will be implemented.
The governor assured the teachers that he is committed to implementing the bill and emphasized that he would not make promises he cannot keep.
According to him, “As per release of approval letters for a harmonised retirement age for teachers, I don’t see why you should worry. I will not say something that I will not do?
“This is an issue of law. I have sent a bill to the House of Assembly to pass it into law and domesticate it and as soon as I get it from the House of Assembly, I will begin to implement it.”
Governor Obaseki praised the dedication and hard work of the teachers in the state, particularly their role in implementing the successful EdoBest policy, which has received international acclaim.
The governor expressed his commitment to improving the welfare of teachers in Edo State and emphasized that their well-being is a top priority for his administration.
As a gesture of appreciation for teachers on World Teachers’ Day, Governor Obaseki promised to pay teachers an additional half-month bonus along with their regular December salaries. He also reiterated his commitment to paying Edo State workers their 13th-month salaries.
“Teachers say I should give them palliatives or gifts for today. I have already promised all workers in Edo State that you will get your 13th month salaries this year. What I will add as a gift to celebrate the teachers because of the World teachers’ day celebration is that, all the teachers will get an additional half a month bonus,” he said.