Doctors Demand 70-Year Retirement Age in New FEC Memo Proposal

Doctors in Nigeria are demanding a 70-year retirement age as proposed in a new memo from the Coordinating Minister of Health and Social Welfare, according to the Medical and Dental Consultants Association of Nigeria. The organization is expected to submit its support for the proposal in an upcoming memo.

The Medical and Dental Consultants Association of Nigeria has revealed that the Coordinating Minister of Health and Social Welfare, Prof. Muhammad Pate, is set to submit a memo to the Federal Executive Council (FEC) recommending a 70-year retirement age for healthcare professionals. This move comes as part of efforts to address the challenges facing the nation's healthcare sector, including an aging workforce and increasing retirements. The proposed retirement age has sparked discussion among health experts, with some expressing concerns about the impact on patient care and healthcare capacity. If approved, the new policy would significantly alter the retirement landscape for Nigeria's medical professionals.