Lagos defends plan to raise Magistrates’ retirement age to 65

PM NEWS Nigeria | 14-09-2026 05:11pm |

The Lagos State Government has defended its proposal to increase the retirement age of magistrates to 65. According to Pedro, the reform is not merely about allowing individual officers to remain in their positions for longer. The plan has sparked debate, but the government insists it is aimed at broader judicial improvements.

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