The Nigerien government has announced a new reform aligning the retirement age of auxiliary staff in public administration with that of civil servants. Following a decision by the Council of Ministers, auxiliary workers will now retire at 62 years, ending long-standing disparities in retirement conditions within the public sector.
The reform is seen as a step toward greater equity and harmonisation across public service structures. By standardising retirement age policies, authorities aim to strengthen fairness, improve workforce management, and modernise administrative governance.
In addition to the new retirement age, the policy also introduces provisions for early retirement under specific conditions. These measures are expected to offer flexibility for workers facing health challenges or other qualifying circumstances, while ensuring institutional stability within Niger’s public administration.
