FG Scraps Three-Month Preretirement Leave For Civil Servants
The Nigerian Federal Government has abolished the mandatory three-month pre-retirement leave for civil servants, citing a lack of legal basis in public service rules. Officials are now required to follow a structured exit process involving notice periods and seminars rather than automatic leave.
Why it matters
This policy change aims to standardize administrative procedures and prevent the premature loss of experienced manpower within the federal civil service.
The Federal Government has abolished the three-month preretirement leave for civil servants, according to a circular obtained by Channels Television.
The report provides a factual summary of a government circular and the official justification provided by the Head of Service.
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