Several directors in the Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) have reportedly failed to proceed on mandatory retirement, despite the implementation of newly revised Public Service Rules (PSR) that require them to do so. The new rules, effective from July 27, 2023, stipulate that directors who have spent eight years or more in their positions are required to retire.
Around 10 directors in the FCTA, who have spent between nine and 12 years in their roles, are said to have not complied with the retirement directive. These officials, including the Director of Human Resource Management, Bashir Muhammad, are reported to have requested extensions or remained in office despite the rule change.
The new PSR also introduced a tenure policy for permanent secretaries, requiring them to spend a maximum of four years in office, renewable based on performance.
The failure of these directors to comply with the retirement directive highlights issues related to adherence to regulations within government agencies. This situation could potentially lead to legal or administrative actions to enforce compliance with the new rules.