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President Bola Tinubu has approved an increase in the retirement age for doctors and other healthcare workers from 60 to 65 years.

The National Publicity Secretary, Nigerian Medical Association, Dr Mannir Bature, made the disclosure in a statement on Wednesday in Lagos.

Bature said the Coordinating Minister of Health and Social Welfare, Prof. Muhammad Pate, has been directed to formally present the approval to the Council on Establishment through the Office of the Head of Service for finalisation.

He said Pate conveyed the policy shift during a high-level meeting with the NMA President, Prof. Bala Audu, and key stakeholders in the health sector.

Bature said the meeting also had in attendance the leadership of the Medical and Dental Consultants Association of Nigeria, the National Association of Nigerian Nurses and Midwives, and the Joint Health Sector Unions.

He said discussions centred on progress made regarding the welfare of doctors and other healthcare professionals in Nigeria.

According to him, the coordinating minister confirmed that the arrears resulting from the adjustment of the Consolidated Medical Salary Structure are set for payment.

“The necessary funds have been secured, and disbursement to beneficiaries will commence soon,” he said.

Bature quoted the minister as saying that President Tinubu has approved the correction of consequential adjustments for both CONMESS and the Consolidated Health Salary Structure, arising from the implementation of the new minimum wage.

“The process to effect this correction is at an advanced stage, providing much-needed relief to doctors and other healthcare workers,” he said.

He said following an extensive review initiated by the NMA, approval has been granted for the implementation of new tariffs for healthcare service providers.

“This will particularly benefit members of the Association of Nigerian Private Medical Practitioners and Nurses (ANPMPN), ensuring better financial remuneration and sustainability for healthcare services nationwide,” he said.

Bature said the Coordinating Minister expressed appreciation for the patience and collaboration of all stakeholders, reaffirming the Federal Government’s commitment to improving the welfare of all healthcare workers.

Bature said Pate emphasised that collaboration was crucial to strengthening Nigeria’s health sector.

He said attendees at the meeting renewed their commitment to work together to advocate for the welfare of healthcare workers and ensure the full implementation of key reforms.

Gotocourt:
Japaaaaa candidates still surplus with this shitty pay

oyeb15:
75years will be ok.

So by the time government finish with them ,they won't be useful for themselves anymore.

akaahs:
Why not 70 as in the case of judges and professors?

Cmanforall:
What was their initial age for retirement, 60, right?

Nigerians don't know the benefit they get by retiring at the age of 60. If truly the pension scheme works, the penaioners would have more years to enjoy themselves

TimeManager:
Everybody say JAGABAN


-Kiss the truth!

Temitunz:
Wow.. great initiative from our beloved president.

Well I really wanna make friends with doctors , I think I have few doctor friends at the moment. You can send a dm if you want to be my friend

TimeManager:
https://punchng.com/tinubu-approves-65-years-retirement-age-for-doctors-healthcare-workers/

Image123:
Who forced you not to retire by 40?

oyeb15:
75years will be ok.

So by the time government finish with them ,they won't be useful for themselves anymore

My dad voluntarily retire at 51 years, live a good healthy life,have more children,invest in other ventures and died at 79. Some of his mates that remain in service had stroke after retirement. They were too weak to venture into anything.

oyeb15:
75years will be ok.

So by the time government finish with them ,they won't be useful for themselves anymore

My dad voluntarily retire at 51 years, live a good healthy life,have more children,invest in other ventures and died at 79. Some of his mates that remain in service had stroke after retirement. They were too weak to venture into anything.