Federal Government don officially end di HND–BSc discrimination, as dem shift focus go Technical and Vocational Education (TVE) and empower polytechnics for Nigeria to award degree.
Minister of Education, Dr. Maruf Alausa, announce dis new policy during high-level retreat for Abuja, wey education stakeholders like Council Chairmen, Commissioners, Rectors and Registrars attend.
According to am, di move align with President Bola Tinubu Renewed Hope Agenda, wey dey focus on job creation, industrial growth, and bridging di gap between book knowledge and practical skills.
“This policy go help end di long-time discrimination against polytechnic graduates and reposition polytechnics as centres of excellence for tertiary education,” Alausa talk.
With di new degree-awarding power, polytechnics go fit build stronger partnerships with industries, attract better funding, and gain more public trust.
Di minister stress say Nigeria future competitiveness depend on skilled workers wey fit solve real-life problems. He encourage polytechnics make dem develop innovation hubs, entrepreneurship centres, and focus on areas like renewable energy, agri-tech, and digital manufacturing.
Alausa assure say di transition go follow clear standards, strong regulation and quality assurance, so Nigeria degrees fit meet global standards.
He also warn polytechnic management make dem maintain transparency, financial discipline and good leadership, and look for ways to generate income by producing goods and services.
Di minister conclude say Federal Government go continue to support polytechnics with policy reforms, infrastructure upgrade and strategic partnerships, to reduce import dependence and drive national development.
