A new retirement policy for teachers has been adopted by the Niger State Government, raising the maximum number of years of service from 35 to 40 and raising the retirement age from 60 to 65. The policy goes into force right away. 

The declaration was made accessible to journalists in Minna yesterday after being jointly signed by Comrades Adamu Mohammed Akayago and Umaru Musa Kuta, the chairman and secretary of the Nigeria Union of Teachers (NUT). 

The Parents Teachers Association (PTA), which had been suspended in all schools, has been reinstated by the state along with the new retirement rules. The Ministry of Basic and Secondary Education will now oversee the Associations' operations.

The approvals are "a landmark achievement and a clear demonstration of His Excellency's unwavering commitment to the welfare, dignity, and professional advancement of teachers," according to a statement from the NUT. 

According to the Union, keeping seasoned teachers in the classroom for longer will increase mentoring, develop institutional memory, and raise the standard of education provided throughout the state. 

The NUT called on all beneficiaries to show fresh determination, discipline, and commitment to improving educational standards in Niger State and promised the government that it would continue to support the policies' implementation.

In the meantime, in order to ensure that primary and secondary school teachers are completely integrated into the civil service program, the government has finalized plans to host a retreat for those who are scheduled to advance to Grade Level 17.

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