₦airaland Forum

President Bola Tinubu has turned down his assent to a bill proposing an increase in the retirement age for civil servants in Nigeria’s National Assembly.

The bill, which sought to scale up the retirement age to 65 years or 40 years of service, whichever comes first, was dismissed by the president without a specified reason.

President Tinubu’s decision which was conveyed in a letter read by Senate President Godswill Akpabio during Tuesday’s Senate session, also lauded the Senate for its diligence in drafting and passing the bill but stated that after careful consultation, he chose not to sign it.

Meanwhile, the existing law mandates retirement at 60 years of age or after 35 years of service for civil servants.

Despite initial rejection by the Senate in February after extensive debate, the bill was eventually passed following concurrence with a similar version from the House of Representatives.

“I have decided to withhold my assent to the bill,” Tinubu wrote, adding that he hoped his decision would be understood and accepted.”

SWriter:
Tinubu's rejection of the bill to raise the retirement age for National Assembly staff highlights ongoing debates about public sector employment and workforce sustainability. Critics may argue that this decision limits career advancement opportunities and affects institutional knowledge retention, while supporters might see it as a move to streamline government operations and reduce costs. It reflects broader tensions in how public institutions adapt to changing demographics and workforce needs.

Mitsurugi:
From a President that is keeping an IG past his retirement age in office and who increased the retirement age of judges.

E get as e be o. But what do I know.

Mitsurugi:
From a President that is keeping an IG past his retirement age in office and who increased the retirement age of judges.

E get as e be o. But what do I know.