In adherence to a recent policy directive from the federal government, the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has instructed four directors to commence terminal leave as part of their retirement process.
The statement issued by INEC on Wednesday highlighted that two of the directors held positions as Heads of Departments at the National Headquarters, while the other two served as Administrative Secretaries in State offices.
As per the federal government’s policy, which stipulates the retirement of Directors with eight years or more of service in the public sector, this directive has been implemented by INEC. The statement clarified that only clinical officers in the medical cadre are exempted from this retirement policy.
INEC expressed its best wishes to the retiring directors as they conclude their service.
The statement reads: “Following the Federal Government Circular HSCF/SPSO/268/T3/2/37 issued on 27th July 2023, the Commission has approved the implementation of a policy mandating all Directors with eight years or more of service to retire from the public sector.
“As per this directive, four Directors of the Commission will proceed on terminal leave. Two of them serve as Heads of Departments at the National Headquarters, while the other two are deployed as Administrative Secretaries in our State offices. However, it’s important to note that Clinical Officers in the medical cadre are exempt from this policy, as clarified in Circular MH. 7205/T/31 dated 7th September 2023.
“The Commission wishes the affected Directors the best as they retire from service.”
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