The Federal Government has approved an extension of the retirement age for clinical health professionals in federal health institutions, raising it from 60 to 65 years, or from 35 to 40 years of service.
The approval, conveyed through a circular issued by the Head of the Civil Service of the Federation, Mrs. Didi Esther Walson-Jack, is aimed at addressing the persistent shortage of skilled clinical personnel in teaching hospitals and other federal health facilities.
The new policy applies to 26 categories of clinical professionals, including medical officers, nurses, pharmacists, radiographers, physiotherapists and psychologists who are actively engaged in clinical services.
However, the directive excludes clinical staff working in ministries and extra-ministerial departments within the mainstream civil service.
Health workers interested in benefiting from the extension are required to formally apply at least three months before attaining the previous retirement age, with applications accompanied by a medical certificate of fitness from a government-approved facility and a valid practising licence issued by the appropriate regulatory body.
The circular further stated that officers scheduled to retire within three months of the policy’s commencement must comply within seven days.
According to the circular, the new retirement age takes effect from January 1, 2026, with detailed implementation guidelines issued to ensure uniform application across affected federal health institutions.
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