Nigeria, June 8 -- The Kebbi State Government on Monday approved the extension of the retirement age for medical and veterinary doctors in it's employ.

Under the new policy, the retirement age for these professionals has been raised to 65 years, while the length of service has been extended from 35 to 40 years, whichever comes first.

As is the case with the rest of the federation, retirement was pegged at 60 and length of 35 years, respectively.

The Kebbi Commissioner for Establishment, Pension, and Training, Auwal Dogondaji, announced the development to reporters following the State Executive Council (SEC) meeting held on Monday at the Government House, Birnin Kebbi.

Mr Dogondaji said the SEC observed that the previous public service...