The Rector of Nuhu Bamali Polytechnic, Dr Mohammed Kabir Abdullahi has lauded Kaduna governor for raising the retirement age of tertiary school teachers to 65 years.
He made this known in a press statement issued over the weekend and signed by Abdullahi Ibrahim Shehu, Secretary of Information and Protocol of the Polytechnic.
He noted that the ‘’action of the Governor did not come to us as a surprise considering his positive policies on education, including the reduction of students’ registration fees within three months after his swearing-in.’’
According to the Rector, ‘’these policies mark a significant milestone in improving access to education to the citizens of the state and welfare of the staff of the Polytechnic.’’
It be recalled that Governor Uba Sani issued an Executive Order on Thursday last week, which increased the retirement age of the academic staff of some Kaduna State-owned tertiary institutions to 65 years, provided they meet the necessary requirements.
The decision followed a meeting with the Governor and the management as well as leadership of Academic Unions of all state-owned tertiary institutions which was held on Tuesday last week.
The press statement promised that Nuhu Bamalli Polytechnic, Zaria, will continue to support Governor Uba Sani’s administration and his policies at all times.
‘’The Rector also wishes to commend the efforts of the Honourable Commissioner for Education Prof. Muhammad Sani Bello, the entire management, and the leadership of the Academic Staff Union of Polytechnics, Nubapoly Chapter,’’ it added.
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