Nigerian Government Orders Retirement of Long-Serving Directors

The Nigerian government has mandated the immediate retirement of directors who have served for eight years or longer, as per a memo obtained in Abuja on Tuesday. This directive affects directors within the Federal Ministry of Health and affiliated agencies.

The policy is in line with the eight-year tenure limit established by the Public Service Rule 2021 (PSR 020909). The memo, signed by Tetshoma Dafeta, emphasizes that all affected directors must disengage from service by December 31, 2025.

The circular instructs heads of agencies to ensure that affected officials hand over their documents and government property without delay, and their salaries will cease immediately upon disengagement. Additionally, the Office of the Head of Civil Service of the Federation will monitor compliance with this directive, and failure to adhere will result in severe sanctions.