The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has called on the Federal Government to extend the current retirement age of 65 years or 40 years of service—currently applicable to teachers, health professionals, and judges—to all categories of civil servants across the country.
NLC President, Comrade Joe Ajaero, made the demand on Thursday during the 2025 May Day celebration held at Eagle Square, Abuja.
“It is imperative to extend the revised retirement age of 65 years or 40 years of service currently enjoyed by teachers, health professionals, and judges to all public servants,” Ajaero stated.
He emphasized that the Congress is committed to engaging with President Bola Tinubu to push the demand forward, reiterating an earlier vow to take all necessary steps to secure a meeting with the President on the issue.
The extended retirement age was initially established through an Act signed into law by former President Muhammadu Buhari.
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