The Federal Government of Nigeria has announced the discontinuation of the mandatory three-month pre-retirement leave for civil servants. This decision, communicated through a circular dated May 13, 2026, and signed by the relevant authorities, instructs all Ministries, Departments, and Agencies (MDAs) to cease the practice. The government clarified that the provision for such leave is not included in the Public Service Rules (PSR), thereby formalizing the change in policy for civil service operations.
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