The National Universities Commission (NUC) has informed necessary government agencies that two new universities have been created in Lagos state. The schools are Lagos State University of Science and Technology (LASUST) Ikorodu, and Lagos State University of Education (LASUED) Ijanikin.

LASUST came from Lagos State Polytechnic (LASPOTECH) while LASUED was a concatenation of Adeniran Ogunsanya College of Education (AOCOED) Ijanikin, and Michael Otedola College of Primary Education (MOCPED) Epe.

Did you notice something? Lagos State has weaned itself off colleges of education and polytechnics, thereby fixing the national paralysis where polytechnic graduates are treated unfairly. This is a very bold call by Governor Sanwo-Olu and one I support 100%.


If Nigeria cannot fix this HND-BSc dichotomy, the best option is to phase out polytechnics and colleges of education. Lagos State has drawn the first blood, I expect other states to follow. Just like that, we will be out of HND-awarding polytechnics even though the OND levels remain fair.

Simply, there is no need preparing young people only to frustrate their careers because of papers their nation gave them. If HND cannot equal BSc, close all polytechnics or better, convert them to universities! The Americans have translated Nigeria HND qualifications as full degree equivalents even when the nation which awards them does not offer the same blessing.

So, with the Lagos state government phasing out the whole distraction, it is either the National Assembly fixes it or everyone follows the same path. Yes, more universities, no matter the quality. But it is all good as everyone comes with the same paper and can compete from the same starting point.
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