The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has directed four of its Directors to retire in adherence to the eight-year tenure policy for public service directors, as outlined in a circular.
Sam Olumekun, the National Commissioner and Chairman of the Information and Voter Education Committee, announced this on Wednesday, December 27.
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While not revealing the names, Olumekun stated that two directors held leadership positions at the Commission’s headquarters in Abuja, and the other two served as Administrative Secretaries in the states. Notably, the directive does not apply to those in the medical cadre.
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According to the statement, “In compliance with the Federal Government Circular HSCF/SPSO/268/T3/2/37 issued on 27th July 2023, the Commission has sanctioned the enforcement of a policy necessitating the retirement of all Directors with eight years or more of service in the public sector.
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Consequently, four Directors of the Commission will commence terminal leave—two heading departments at the National Headquarters and two serving as Administrative Secretaries in our State offices.
However, it’s crucial to highlight that Clinical Officers in the medical cadre are exempt from this policy, as clarified in Circular MH. 7205/T/31 dated 7th September 2023. The Commission extends its best wishes to the retiring Directors.”
