Senate halts controversial retirement age bill of National Assembly staffers

Senate halts controversial retirement age bill of National Assembly staffers

The Senate on Thursday stepped down a bill seeking to extend the tenure of service of legislative staff at the National Assembly from 35 to 40 years and their retirement age from 60 to 65 years. It also directed further research and consultation with stakeholders on the bill. The Senate President, Godswill Akpabio, announced the … Read more