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The President of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Alhassan Yahaya, has urged Governor Ahmadu Fintiri to sign a bill that is currently pending, which aims to increase the salaries and retirement age of journalists employed by state-owned media organizations.

Currently, the maximum retirement age is set at 60 years or 35 years of service. The proposed bill seeks to extend this to 65 years of age or 40 years of service.

Additionally, the bill outlines plans for enhanced salaries and improved working conditions for all journalists on the state payroll.

This legislation, which was approved by the state House of Assembly in April 2022, has yet to be signed by Governor Fintiri. The governor has previously expressed concerns that the bill may be overly generous to older workers at the expense of younger individuals entering the media field.

During a recent event in Yola, the NUJ President called on Governor Fintiri to endorse the bill, highlighting the numerous advantages it offers.

While in Yola for a two-day North East Zonal Meeting and the Investiture of the Governor as patron, as well as the recipient of the NUJ @70 Award of Excellence, the NUJ President emphasized that signing the media improvement bill would greatly benefit the journalists employed under his administration.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does the proposed bill aim to change?

The proposed bill aims to increase the retirement age for journalists to 65 years and extend the years of service to 40 years, along with improving their pay and working conditions.

What is the current retirement age for journalists?

The current retirement age for journalists is 60 years, or 35 years of service.

What has been the response from Governor Fintiri regarding the bill?

Governor Fintiri has expressed concerns that the bill may be too liberal, potentially disadvantaging younger individuals seeking to enter the media industry.

What event was the NUJ President attending in Yola?

The NUJ President was attending a two-day North East Zonal Meeting and the Investiture of Governor Fintiri as patron, as well as the recipient of the NUJ @70 Award of Excellence.

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