Health ministry enforces retirement for directors with long tenure
The Federal Ministry of Health has ordered directors who have served at least eight years in the directorate cadre to retire immediately. The directive affects directors in the ministry, federal hospitals, and agencies, following a memo signed by Tetshoma Dafeta. The move is in line with the Revised Public Service Rules and recent circulars from the Office of the Head of Civil Service of the Federation. The policy aims to ensure compliance with tenure limits for directors and permanent secretaries.
What we know
- The Federal Ministry of Health instructed immediate retirement for directors who have spent eight years in their roles, effective 31st December, 2025.
- A circular from the Office of the Head of Civil Service of the Federation, dated 10 February 2026, reiterated the enforcement of this policy.
- The revised Public Service Rules took effect from July 27, 2023, following approval by the Federal Executive Council on September 27, 2021.
- Directors are required to hand over official documents and refund any emoluments received after their disengagement date.
- Non-compliance with the directive will result in strict sanctions.
