President Bola Tinubu has approved an increase in the retirement age for doctors and other healthcare workers from 60 to 65 years.
This was disclosed in a statement by the national publicity secretary, Nigerian medical association, Dr. Mannir Bature today in Lagos
Bature said the coordinating minister of health and social welfare, prof. Muhammad pate, has been directed to formally present the approval to the council on establishment through the office of the head of service for finalization.
He also added that, the coordinating minister had confirmed that the arrears resulting from the adjustment of the consolidated medical salary structure are set for payment.
