Uba Sani, governor of Kaduna, has approved improved welfare packages for teachers in the state, including the extension of their retirement age to 65 years.
Ahmed Maiyaki, the Kaduna commissioner for information, said in a statement that the new measures took effect from August 1, 2025.
He said the policy extended the mandatory retirement age for teachers from 60 to 65 years and increased the maximum years of service from 35 to 40 years.
Maiyaki said teachers deployed to rural and hard-to-reach communities would also receive a special rural allowance as part of efforts to address staffing gaps and improve learning outcomes in underserved areas.
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He said the decision reflected the governor’s commitment to improving workers’ welfare and strengthening the education sector in the state.
“This policy is designed to honour years of dedicated service, retain invaluable experience in our classrooms, and motivate greater productivity for the benefit of our children and the future of Kaduna state,” Maiyaki said.
“The approval aligns with the Harmonised Retirement Age for Teachers in Nigeria Act, 2022, which allows teachers to serve beyond the general public service retirement age of 60 years or 35 years of service in recognition of their role in national development.
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“A circular conveying the approval has been issued by the office of the governor and signed by Felicia Makama, permanent secretary (establishment), directing all relevant institutions to comply.
“The circular added that detailed implementation guidelines would be issued by the state civil service commission in due course.”
Maiyaki said the governor expressed confidence that the policy would boost teacher motivation, improve retention, and raise educational standards across Kaduna state.
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