Nigeria, Oct. 6 -- On Sunday, the Ekiti State Governor, Biodun Oyebanji, approved the immediate extension of the retirement age of teachers in the state from 60 to 65 years and service years raised from 35 to 40 years.

The governor also rewarded outstanding teachers in the state with cash gifts of N46 million, and approved an upward review of Science Teachers and Head of Department allowances.

He also approved the immediate payment of the 2019 leave bonus areas to further motivate the teachers.

Mr Oyebanji disclosed these during the 2025 World Teachers' Day celebration held at the Ekiti Parapo Pavilion, Ado Ekiti, the state capital.

No fewer than 5,000 teachers attended the colourful event, which was turned into a carnival.

The teach...