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Taraba State Considering Retirement Age Hike for Health Professionals

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The Taraba State government has begun steps to adopt a federal policy regarding the retirement age for eligible health professionals. This policy proposes extending the retirement age to 65 years or 40 years of service, whichever comes first. The move follows a Federal Government Circular dated December 31, 2025, and is currently awaiting the assent of Governor Agbu Kefas to the relevant state legislation.

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The state government concluded extensive consultations on the policy before proposing its adoption. The initiative is part of a broader discussion regarding a proposed social insurance scheme for civil servants. The policy would be implemented in Taraba immediately after the governor’s assent and the completion of the necessary legislative process.

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Who's involved

  • Agbu KefasGovernor of Taraba State, whose assent is required to move the policy forward.
  • Taraba StateThe state whose government is considering the adoption of the retirement age policy.
  • state governmentThe government entity whose civil service is subject to the proposed retirement age policy.

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