Enact Law to Address HND/BSc Dichotomy, NAPS Tells N’Assembly

Hammed Shittu

The National Association of Polytechnic Students (NAPS) has called on members of the National Assembly to enact a law that would put an end to the dichotomy between Higher National Diploma (HND) and bachelor’s degree holders in the country.

The association said the move would lead to the development of the country’s polytechnic and colleges of technology.

The National President, Adeyeye Olugbenga, made this known in Ilorin, shortly after the inspection of the Kwara Stateowned International Vocation and Skills Acquisition Centre in Irepodun Local Government Council of the state.

“The members of the National Assembly should ensure that the process that led to the abolishment of the dichotomy between HND/BSc graduates is completed on time and backed by law. The development will enhance technological advancement of the country.

“Most of the graduates of the nation’s polytechnics and college of technology are well practically trained and they can compete with any university graduate. If the issue of dichotomy between the HND/BSc is nipped in the bud, the gesture will add value to the technological development of the country.”

Olugbenga, who lauded the state government’s efforts in the establishment of the centre, said such gesture would create employment opportunities for graduates of polytechnics and colleges of technology.

He called on other state governments to replicate the centre in their various states, as it would help at diversifying the country’s economy and also ensure quick recovery from the recession.