The Kebbi State Executive Council has approved the extension of the retirement age for medical and veterinary doctors in the state civil service from 60 to 65 years, in a move aimed at addressing manpower shortages and improving healthcare delivery.
The decision was announced on Monday in Birnin Kebbi by the Commissioner for Establishment, Pension and Training, Alhaji Auwal Manu Dogondaji, shortly after the State Executive Council meeting.
Dogondaji said the policy also extends the years of service for affected professionals from 35 to 40 years, whichever comes first.
According to him, the approval followed efforts by Governor Nasir Idris to strengthen the health sector and improve civil service efficiency.
“Medical and veterinary doctors in the State Civil Service were previously required to retire at the age of 60 in line with the general public service retirement policy,” the commissioner said.
He noted that the health sector continues to face
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