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"Converting HND To Degree Is Absurd" By Punch Editorial Board by FreeStuffsNG: 4:37pm On Oct 26, 2023 |
‘Converting’ HND to degree is absurd' THE recent disagreement between the National Universities Commission and the National Board for Technical Education over a ‘top-up’ programme to convert Higher National Diploma obtained in polytechnics, to bachelor’s degree offered by universities, is an absurdity. President Bola Tinubu, and the Minister of Education, Tahir Mamman, should intervene quickly and stamp out the blather. https://punchng.com/converting-hnd-to-degree-is-absurd/ 8 Likes
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Re: "Converting HND To Degree Is Absurd" By Punch Editorial Board by FreeStuffsNG: 4:37pm On Oct 26, 2023 |
A certificate cannot be “topped up.” There are already prescribed and effective routes for HND holders to upgrade their skills through the postgraduate programmes in the universities. A caveat: universities, local or foreign, are free to prescribe their own entry qualifications for degrees. National jurisdictions exercise accreditation rights. My point exactly! It's completely absurd and I find it repugnant that the idea is coming from a Professor heading NBTE. That NBTE Boss must recieve a query from the Head of Service to serve as deterrent to other mediocre Professors and Administrators. Check my signature for free stuffs! 18 Likes 1 Share |
Re: "Converting HND To Degree Is Absurd" By Punch Editorial Board by LeoDeKing: 4:41pm On Oct 26, 2023 |
Very absurd. Entry requirements are different, so how do you convert from one to the other on completion of the programme? Besides, the founding mandate of both level of studies are also different. Obviously, Polytechnics have lost sight of their mandate. How else can you explain courses in social sciences and humanities being offered in Polytechnics. Polytechnic programme leads to award of OND or HND as the case may be while university courses lead to award of Bachelor Degree, so why changing from HND to Bachelor Degree after undergoing Polytechnic education? How does that even make sense? Absolutely absurd. 55 Likes 5 Shares |
Re: "Converting HND To Degree Is Absurd" By Punch Editorial Board by lordchiz(m): 4:46pm On Oct 26, 2023 |
One matter everytime....they should convert my small hnd to make it same biko 4 Likes |
Re: "Converting HND To Degree Is Absurd" By Punch Editorial Board by Wealthoptulent(m): 4:47pm On Oct 26, 2023 |
FreeStuffsNG:Editorial na Education? Las las people with no certificates pays his Salary 4 Likes |
Re: "Converting HND To Degree Is Absurd" By Punch Editorial Board by CodeTemplar: 5:18pm On Oct 26, 2023 |
Good riddance. One curse affecting us is abuse of purpose. Polytechnics have their own purpose which is different from universities but envy, jealousy and covetousness is ravaging people that they can't think straight anymore. Upgrade ko, update ni. HND and bachelor’s degrees are not the same though they have similarities. Both are valuable. Claims of superiority or inferiority are also misplaced. Trade certificates, professional craftsmanship qualifications and polytechnic education originated to drive industrialisation by combining practical and technical training with academic grounding to provide skilled technicians for factories, mechanised farms, and offices, and social services infrastructure. 20 Likes 1 Share |
Re: "Converting HND To Degree Is Absurd" By Punch Editorial Board by dominique(f): 6:05pm On Oct 26, 2023 |
It's absurd and ridiculous! People spending hundreds of thousands of naira didn't think it through at all. Is it not better to get a PGD in a university instead of converting your HND to BSc? I don't think unlilag offers a degree conversion program like, they offer postgraduate degrees in every course. That's what a lot of HND graduates opted for. That degree conversion is pure scam. 8 Likes |
Re: "Converting HND To Degree Is Absurd" By Punch Editorial Board by SILVERLINES: 6:28pm On Oct 26, 2023 |
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Re: "Converting HND To Degree Is Absurd" By Punch Editorial Board by accordadoga29(f): 6:28pm On Oct 26, 2023 |
Hehehe Yes it is oooo. 1 Like |
Re: "Converting HND To Degree Is Absurd" By Punch Editorial Board by MANNABBQGRILLS: 6:29pm On Oct 26, 2023 |
The distinction between first degree and HND has not been abolished, as universities and polytechnics have their own unique programs, which would pose a challenge to such conversion scheme. The university degree awarded by the Nigerian University System or any related institution is different from the HND awarded by Nigerian Polytechnics. Let HND holders breathe We Rise. 3 Likes 3 Shares |
Re: "Converting HND To Degree Is Absurd" By Punch Editorial Board by Misswork(f): 6:30pm On Oct 26, 2023 |
dominique:Fact |
Re: "Converting HND To Degree Is Absurd" By Punch Editorial Board by MANNABBQGRILLS: 6:30pm On Oct 26, 2023 |
Talking about how HND is seen abroad, For example, if you have an HND in Civil Engineering from Nigeria, most Canadian universities will give you admission into the 2nd or 3rd year bachelors programs in an engineering program. The decision as to whether you’ll start in the second or third year depends on the number of transfer credits that is accepted from your previous HND degree. 13 Likes 4 Shares |
Re: "Converting HND To Degree Is Absurd" By Punch Editorial Board by kelvincoke(m): 6:30pm On Oct 26, 2023 |
There is God |
Re: "Converting HND To Degree Is Absurd" By Punch Editorial Board by BigDawsNet: 6:30pm On Oct 26, 2023 |
Hmm.. It will make sense if they can convert all Nigerian Polytechnic to university... 5 Likes |
Re: "Converting HND To Degree Is Absurd" By Punch Editorial Board by Nobody: 6:32pm On Oct 26, 2023 |
Really??😯😯 |
Re: "Converting HND To Degree Is Absurd" By Punch Editorial Board by adesegun121(m): 6:32pm On Oct 26, 2023 |
Ok |
Re: "Converting HND To Degree Is Absurd" By Punch Editorial Board by veraponpo(m): 6:38pm On Oct 26, 2023 |
These two higher institutions serve different purposes. My advice for people is that if you have the opportunity and your desired course exists in both Polytechnic and university; please endeavor to attend a university. E get why ![]() 22 Likes 1 Share |
Re: "Converting HND To Degree Is Absurd" By Punch Editorial Board by chris4gold(m): 6:40pm On Oct 26, 2023 |
Oga ooo |
Re: "Converting HND To Degree Is Absurd" By Punch Editorial Board by Babastrong(m): 6:45pm On Oct 26, 2023 |
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Re: "Converting HND To Degree Is Absurd" By Punch Editorial Board by CJStarz: 6:48pm On Oct 26, 2023 |
NUC created the unwarranted disparity between Bsc and HND holders,hence the emergence of the Top up programs. No one wants to be treated as inferior or second class. They should allow HND holders breathe. 16 Likes |
Re: "Converting HND To Degree Is Absurd" By Punch Editorial Board by Iamzik: 6:48pm On Oct 26, 2023 |
Wealthoptulent: And the one who forge certificate will be Their president 😂🤣🤣 Lobatan! I come in peace 🙏 6 Likes |
Re: "Converting HND To Degree Is Absurd" By Punch Editorial Board by BoboNogoDie: 6:50pm On Oct 26, 2023 |
![]() Inferiority complex BUT ON A NORM, YOU CAN NOT COMPARE A UNIVERSITY STUDENT WITH A POLY STUDENT. THE LEVEL OF CLASS, SWAG AND INTELLECTUALS IN THE UNIVERSITY CAN NOT BE COMPARED TO A POLYTECHNIC. Poly students are usually "local" no pun intended ![]() ![]() ![]() 9 Likes |
Re: "Converting HND To Degree Is Absurd" By Punch Editorial Board by Ajanial: 6:51pm On Oct 26, 2023 |
Totally absurd... |
Re: "Converting HND To Degree Is Absurd" By Punch Editorial Board by Hollyharjii: 6:51pm On Oct 26, 2023 |
K |
Re: "Converting HND To Degree Is Absurd" By Punch Editorial Board by TripleTTT3: 6:53pm On Oct 26, 2023 |
Fact |
Re: "Converting HND To Degree Is Absurd" By Punch Editorial Board by Lovenorth: 6:54pm On Oct 26, 2023 |
You want a degree? go to university, you want a Diploma? go to polytechnic case closed. There is no shortcut in education 4 Likes |
Re: "Converting HND To Degree Is Absurd" By Punch Editorial Board by 3ice9ce: 6:55pm On Oct 26, 2023 |
CJStarz: Instead, it is HND holders who are not allowing Degree holders breath with their meddlesomeness and unnecessary competition. NUC has no business with HND holders. NUC only deals with Degree holders and not Diploma holders. HND is a diploma and not a Degree. A Diploma is never same with a Degree anywhere in the world. Both serve different purposes. 15 Likes 1 Share |
Re: "Converting HND To Degree Is Absurd" By Punch Editorial Board by wittywriter: 6:56pm On Oct 26, 2023 |
Problem no dey finish... Wittyness. |
Re: "Converting HND To Degree Is Absurd" By Punch Editorial Board by damosade(m): 6:59pm On Oct 26, 2023 |
I have Hnd, and later went to university for my bsc.... so u won't say u are better than me 11 Likes |
Re: "Converting HND To Degree Is Absurd" By Punch Editorial Board by sirdest(m): 7:01pm On Oct 26, 2023 |
BoboNogoDie: |
Re: "Converting HND To Degree Is Absurd" By Punch Editorial Board by frankson1(m): 7:05pm On Oct 26, 2023 |
A friend, with only few months of studies is earn taking home N900k/month excluding allowances. On the same vessel, the Crane Operator earns over a million naira. If the end goal is about the pay, then it's just a waste of time as people do a few weeks/months of studies and are doing very well financially. I wish I knew what I've known now, I would have been driving a Porsche car😌😌 3 Likes 1 Share |
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