The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that this was part of deliberations at the maiden State Executive Council meeting in Birnin Kebbi on Wednesday. Addressing a joint press conference, the Head of Service, Alhaji Safiyanu Garba-Bena, said: “We are delighted today that the State Executive Council has met and deliberated on council memo presented by my humble office.
“The memo is for the domestication of the National Assembly Act on new retirement years for teachers in the state.
“The new retirement age is increased from 60 to 65 years of age while length of service is also increased from 35 to 40 years. His Excellency being a labour man and the chairman of the council has consented to the wish of the entire council.”
