•KADPOLY convocates 67,403 graduands
Minister of Education, Malam Adamu Adamu, yesterday disclosed that the present administration of President Muhammadu Buhari is doing everything possible to end the dichotomy between the Higher National Diploma (HND) and the Bachelor of Science Degree (B.Sc) holders.
Speaking as the Visitor to the 32nd combined convocation and diamond jubilee celebrations of Kaduna Polytechnic, the minister said, “the present administration is much aware of the dichotomy between Higher National Diploma (HND) and the Bachelor of Science Degree (B.Sc) holders and has taken all necessary steps toward bringing an end to the issue.”
He, however, appealed to the staff unions of polytechnics to be patient with the present government as efforts are being made to address all their demands within available resources.
While appreciating the government and good people of Kaduna State for their immense contribution to the growth and development of education in the country, he noted that good education is a veritable tool for the growth and development of any nation.
Represented by the Executive Secretary, National Board for Technical Education (NBTE), Dr. Masa’udu Adamu Kazaure, the minister charged the management of Kaduna Polytechnic to build on their achievements to ensure that the institution maintains her pride of place in the hallmark of fame for outstanding institutions in the country.
While felicitating with the graduands, he challenged the alumni of the polytechnic to contribute to the speedy attainment of the technological development of the country by initiating meaningful projects on campus as a way of fast tracking the growth and development of their alma-mater.
In his address, Kaduna State Governor, Malam Nasir El-Rufai, corroborated the minister’s position and reiterated that “no meaningful development can be achieved without a sound education.”
The governor therefore called on the graduands to be ambassadors of Kaduna Polytechnic wherever they are found and in all their endeavours.
On his part, the Rector of the Polytechnic, Dr Mohammed Bello Ibrahim, in his address, informed that the polytechnic was convocating 10 sets of 67,403 graduands from 2004 academic year to 2014/2015 academic year.
He equally informed that the institution was celebrating its 60th anniversary of establishment.
Highlight of the convocation was the Fellowship awards to selected personalities and to graduands who emerged over all best for the various years.

https://m.thenigerianvoice.com/news/223422/fg-to-end-hnd-bsc-dichotomy-minister.html

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•KADPOLY convocates 67,403 graduands
Minister of Education, Malam Adamu Adamu, yesterday disclosed that the present administration of President Muhammadu Buhari is doing everything possible to end the dichotomy between the Higher National Diploma (HND) and the Bachelor of Science Degree (B.Sc) holders.
Speaking as the Visitor to the 32nd combined convocation and diamond jubilee celebrations of Kaduna Polytechnic, the minister said, “the present administration is much aware of the dichotomy between Higher National Diploma (HND) and the Bachelor of Science Degree (B.Sc) holders and has taken all necessary steps toward bringing an end to the issue.”
He, however, appealed to the staff unions of polytechnics to be patient with the present government as efforts are being made to address all their demands within available resources.
While appreciating the government and good people of Kaduna State for their immense contribution to the growth and development of education in the country, he noted that good education is a veritable tool for the growth and development of any nation.
Represented by the Executive Secretary, National Board for Technical Education (NBTE), Dr. Masa’udu Adamu Kazaure, the minister charged the management of Kaduna Polytechnic to build on their achievements to ensure that the institution maintains her pride of place in the hallmark of fame for outstanding institutions in the country.
While felicitating with the graduands, he challenged the alumni of the polytechnic to contribute to the speedy attainment of the technological development of the country by initiating meaningful projects on campus as a way of fast tracking the growth and development of their alma-mater.
In his address, Kaduna State Governor, Malam Nasir El-Rufai, corroborated the minister’s position and reiterated that “no meaningful development can be achieved without a sound education.”
The governor therefore called on the graduands to be ambassadors of Kaduna Polytechnic wherever they are found and in all their endeavours.
On his part, the Rector of the Polytechnic, Dr Mohammed Bello Ibrahim, in his address, informed that the polytechnic was convocating 10 sets of 67,403 graduands from 2004 academic year to 2014/2015 academic year.
He equally informed that the institution was celebrating its 60th anniversary of establishment.
Highlight of the convocation was the Fellowship awards to selected personalities and to graduands who emerged over all best for the various years.

https://m.thenigerianvoice.com/news/223422/fg-to-end-hnd-bsc-dichotomy-minister.html

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how true is this?

abat4real37:
how true is this?

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Many newspaper carry it

Coolgent:
Google is your friend sister, Many newspaper carry it

is google your enemy? what if many paper carry it

abat4real37:
is google your enemy? what if many paper carry it

Hey hold on
Aint P.A to Minister Of education nor working with him, so how wil i know the authencity of this development.
major newspapers cant publish it if it hoax thats y i refer u to google

HND/BSc Dichotomy Removed.

At last, it is with excitement, capital joy amidst jubilation and celebration of over 20 years struggle of Nigerian Polytechnic students and graduates including the staff unions and heads of Polytechnic in Nigeria.

I am pleased to announce to the public that the COUNCIL OF ESTABLISHMENT which comprises of all the head of service of the 36 States of the Federation and the head of service of the Federation approved the removal of this long overdue dichotomy which hinder the career progression of HND holders in civil service in her meeting held in Minna Niger state capital during the week after an exhaustive deliberation, pro and anti deposition which ended with tie vote of 16 against 16 while the head of service of the Federation voted in support as presiding officer after the tie, to earn the Polytechnic sector the victory.

Making the vote 17 pro against 16 anti. Henceforth, This resolution automatically lift embargo on HND holder career progression in civil service as the holder can now rise beyond Deputy Director in civil service as well enjoy all sort of benefits/promotion to the topmost rank due to BSc holders in civil service.

It is on record that this same Council was the sole obstacle for this struggle since year 2005 when President Olusegun Obasanjo pronounced the removal of this dichotomy, the Council called the then president statement a mere pronouncement with out documentation and refused it adoption nor implementation.

It will be recalled that the last meeting of the council which was held at Ilorin kwara state capital witness heavy presence of Nigeria Polytechnic students which I personally led as the National Senate President of NAPS to the council in protest for the need for the council to reconsider her position on the said matter.

A position paper was submitted after the protest as demanded by the then head of service of Federation who was the chairman of the Council, unfortunately, the matter was completely discussed nor concluded at Ilorin until now in her next meeting in Niger state.

The Council often meets every 3 years, On behalf of the entire West Africa Polytechnic students and most especially the Nigeria Polytechnic students, I express sincere gratitude to the head of service of states and that of the Federation who stood for us and with us, the Federal Ministry of Education, the National Board for Technical Education NTBE, Council of Head of Polytechnic and Colleges of Technology COHEADS, Academic Staff Union of Polytechnic ASUP, past and present leadership of National Association Of Polytechnic Students NAPS and by extension the Nigerians Union of journalist for their support all through the struggle.

We look forward for immediate implementation by all state of the Federation, Federal government agencies and departments while I call on all Polytechnic student to join us as we Commence appreciation/celebration.

Aluta continua, Victoria Ascerta,
No retreat no surrender,
As long as we live, struggle continues.

Amb S A Lukman #AIG
Immediate past Senate President NAPS, Outgoing Regional President WAPSU

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Hey hold on
Aint P.A to Minister Of education nor working with him, so how wil i know the authencity of this development.
major newspapers cant publish it if it hoax thats y i refer u to google

let's see it end. ok?