At least ten directors in the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) in charge of various departments have officially retired from service after reaching the obligatory retirement age of 60 years old, or 35 years of service.
INEC National Commissioner, Prof. Mohammed Adams, congratulated the directors on their retirement during the send-off ceremony held in Abuja on Sunday.
“As you retire you shouldn’t at any time worry yourself about the past, but the future.
“Don’t think this is the end of the road. This is actually the beginning of another journey in your lives because you are all professionals in your respective fields,” Adams said.
The Commissioner further advised them to use their retirement to engage in meaningful activities that would yield them good income.
He urged people in active service not to be scared of retirement, but to create a niche for themselves in whatever capacity they found themselves.
“We should be happy with whatever position you find yourself; be grateful to God and create a niche for yourself,” he added.
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