Oyebanji moves teachers’ retirement age to 65, doles out N46m reward
By Boye Oyeyemi –
Ekiti State Governor, Biodun Oyebanji, has approved the extension of teachers’ retirement age from 60 to 65 years and service years from 35 to 40 years.
The Governor also presented N46 million in cash rewards to outstanding teachers and announced an upward review of science teachers’ and heads of department allowances.
He further approved the payment of 2019 leave bonus arrears to motivate teachers across the state.
Oyebanji made the announcement during the 2025 World Teachers’ Day celebration at the Ekiti Parapo Pavilion, Ado-Ekiti.
The governor praised teachers for their role in shaping the state’s future, describing them as the foundation of development.
“Let me respond to the request by the TUC Chairman. I have been told now that the 2019 leave bonus was paid yesterday, and you will start receiving the alert by tomorrow.
“I have heard your yearnings with respect to the mandatory age for retirement, and this has been approved as recommended but only for able and willing teachers,” he said.
“My dear friends, this will be the only opportunity to meet in a group like this before the next governorship election. I therefore want to officially inform you that I will be seeking a re-election into the office of the Governor for a second term,” he stated.
Earlier, the Commissioner for Education, Dr (Mrs) Olabimpe Aderiye, commended the Governor for prioritising teachers’ welfare.
