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Re: FG Approves Abolition Of HND/BSC Dichotomy by Nobody: 6:25am On May 15, 2019
OboOlora:
The only reason I support this is because of the polytechnics that are way better than some universities eg Yabatech Vs ABU.

Yaba tech better than abu? grin..I won't even dignify this
Re: FG Approves Abolition Of HND/BSC Dichotomy by Geesaintagape: 6:27am On May 15, 2019
I am BSc holder but the abolition is necessary as the system is no viable.

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Re: FG Approves Abolition Of HND/BSC Dichotomy by Nobody: 6:27am On May 15, 2019
Venerable612:


It’s relative. Some, and I would say quite a lot, of graduates from Nigerian Universities too cannot even write application letters. Punctuations are so bad - and they are even bereft of Skills needed by employers these days.

Truth is, many Nigerian graduates are unemployable: largely due to the obsolete system of education though - Polytechnic or University alike.

But the discrimination is not in Knowledge - it’s in the ranks and remuneration structure. It’s a subtle way of influencing prospective students to apply to Polytechnics as well - which would at least reduce the huge population seeking a University degree.

If you ask me - it’s a good thing. But overhaul all the curriculums for courses in the UNI and Polys already- it’s not 21st century like!


Great point ! Well articulated .you allowed school to pass through you .well done sir

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Re: FG Approves Abolition Of HND/BSC Dichotomy by olaswim: 6:32am On May 15, 2019
Okay
Re: FG Approves Abolition Of HND/BSC Dichotomy by jaxxy(m): 6:36am On May 15, 2019
There are Polythenics that are university standard quite well and universities that are below standard.

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Re: FG Approves Abolition Of HND/BSC Dichotomy by Acidosis(m): 6:42am On May 15, 2019
Same news I've been reading since Obasanjo era

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Re: FG Approves Abolition Of HND/BSC Dichotomy by wifeesnatcher(m): 6:46am On May 15, 2019
until an HND holder can apply for Masters without doing PGD before I will believe abolition of any dichotomy. if the abolition is mainly on FG and states jobs then I think it should be called waiver because I see no abolition in that

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Re: FG Approves Abolition Of HND/BSC Dichotomy by Nobody: 6:48am On May 15, 2019
MrMash:
But in all sincerity both are not same.
Yes, especially when it comes to technical and management education. I chose to study a management course in a polytechnic even though I wrote a UME as advised by my people and passed on merit. That one year industrial training alone is a plus.

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Re: FG Approves Abolition Of HND/BSC Dichotomy by xerxes456(m): 6:50am On May 15, 2019
kittykollinxx:


A university degree is not a paper! taken nothing away from the polytechnic graduates, with all their skills they still need someone who understands the theories that drive the practice and that is why, university graduates should always have an edge. Without theories there's no productivity.
Have you taken a careful examination of polytechnic graduate writing skills?
have also taken note of university graduate writing skills too... the system presently in this country doesn't require a divide, because everybody can work anywhere whether in his field or not, not to talk of as a technologist or a scientist... funny enough they're areas of specialization and doesn't mean one is higher than the other in position.

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Re: FG Approves Abolition Of HND/BSC Dichotomy by OndoRaph(m): 6:54am On May 15, 2019
toyinjimoh:
all I know is thier salary and ranks will be d same, most polytechnic students are better than university students.....university is overrated
How many Professors teach you while at a Polytechnic?

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Re: FG Approves Abolition Of HND/BSC Dichotomy by adecz: 7:00am On May 15, 2019
angry angry angry
This type of decision comes, when
uneducated people are in power.

The entry requirements for Poly's were
always lower than for universities.

The lecturers were always of lower
qualifications than those of unis.

Most poly graduates can hardly speak
English sef. sad sad sad sad sad sad sad sad sad sad


It is like saying the children of
the concubines/ side chick and those of the real
wife should have equal rights within the family.

We will not take it.

? angry??

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Re: FG Approves Abolition Of HND/BSC Dichotomy by OSUigboKiller: 7:02am On May 15, 2019
toyinjimoh:
all I know is thier salary and ranks will be d same, most polytechnic students are better than university students.....university is overrated
Lol
Keep fooling yourself.
Your greatest wish was to be a bsc holder but sadly, (the brain nor get that power)
Wetin you get for jamb cheesy grin

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Re: FG Approves Abolition Of HND/BSC Dichotomy by cvarinzechukwu: 7:03am On May 15, 2019
[quote author=xamuel17 post=78398856]very good.... this was actually the reason why i had to transfer to a University after my ond at a polytechnic [/qu

Hw many years will did you study at poly before transferring to university
Re: FG Approves Abolition Of HND/BSC Dichotomy by nasirujj(m): 7:04am On May 15, 2019
You believe this at your own risk, degree and hnd can never be thesame,

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Re: FG Approves Abolition Of HND/BSC Dichotomy by cvarinzechukwu: 7:06am On May 15, 2019
xamuel17:
very good.... this was actually the reason why i had to transfer to a University after my ond at a polytechnic

how many years did you study at polytechnic before transferring to university
Re: FG Approves Abolition Of HND/BSC Dichotomy by Guruindahouse(m): 7:07am On May 15, 2019
Don't let anyone deceive you, if you have the chance, pls go for university degrees instead of HND! The dichotomy will always be there. Many parastatals will never employ someone with HND cert over University degree cert.

Besides these abovementioned, when trying to go abroad to study many developed countries don't even recognize HND cert.

My 2 cents.

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Re: FG Approves Abolition Of HND/BSC Dichotomy by telleyway: 7:08am On May 15, 2019
ProsperChild:
FG approves abolition of HND/BSc dichotomy
vanguardngr.com May 14, 2019 6:37 PM
By Omeiza Ajayi
ABUJA – The Civil Defence, Fire, Immigration and Prisons Services Board CDFIPB has approved the abolition of dichotomy between holders of Bachelor’s Degree and Higher National Diploma in the Services under the Ministry of Interior.



This was contained in a statement issued Tuesday in Abuja and signed by the Secretary of the board Mallam
AI-Sassan S. Yakmut.
“The Board chaired by the Honourable Minister of Interior, retired Gen. Abdulrahman Bello Dambazau gave the approval at the Board‘s meeting held between 9th and 10th May, 2019 in Abuja.

“Consequently, a Technical Committee was immediately set up to work out modalities for the Implementation including the harmonization of ranks in accordance with the abolition”, the statement said.

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The meeting also approved the recruitment of 2,200 candidates into the Federal Fire Service, and 7,475 candidates into the Nigeria Prisons Service.

“General Dambazau wishes the candidates a successful career in the services and pledges commitment of the Board to ensuring adequate pre-deployment training”, the statement added.



FG abolishes BSc/HND dichotomy in paramilitary services

Source:
https://www.vanguardngr.com/2019/05/fg-approves-abolition-of-hnd-bsc-dichotomy/?utm_source=&utm_medium=twitter&amp

They should do well by removing the dichotomy that exists between the rich and the poor, politicians and the rest of us. How can a politician's one month salary be more than ones entire life earning in the useless country?
As for university and poly graduates, it's only in government and some few industries discriminates. And to say university graduates are superior in knowledge to their counterparts in the poly is a very big lie. Have worked with all of them and come to a conclusion that inbuilt knowledge and personal commitment makes one better.

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Re: FG Approves Abolition Of HND/BSC Dichotomy by Deepthoughts: 7:08am On May 15, 2019
MrMash:
But in all sincerity both are not same.
what is your problem,is even B tech n Bsc exactly the same?, personally I will prefer the HND to scrapped altogether n all the polytechnics to be converted to various colleges with authority to award first degrees only in various spheres of learning to solve the dichotomy problem finally.

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Re: FG Approves Abolition Of HND/BSC Dichotomy by xerxes456(m): 7:10am On May 15, 2019
Eaugusta:

Bro you are getting it all wrong. In the polytechnic system, there is theory as well as practical. After passing through both system ( HND and B.Eng both in Mechanical Engineering), I can boldly tell you that what matters is what you can offer.
Las las my B.Eng was to fulfil all righteousness
Tell them again... Most people make comments based on the knowledge available to them, they don't go further to at the least do a little research on what obtains as regards to a discuss that's beyond their knowledge...
Just like you, I have been in the 4walls of both a Polytechnic up to HND level and a University up to BSc level, the university curriculum is a watered down version of whats obtained in the HND curriculum... the dichotomy ish I believe was born out of lack of understanding of the difference between a technologist and a Scientist... they are worlds apart but are meant to complement each other not rivals or one is higher than the other, funny enough a technologist (HND holder) can function effectively in both specializations, while an ordinary (BSc Holder) can only function as a scientist... it's proven even in my place of work, it pops up day in day out.

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Re: FG Approves Abolition Of HND/BSC Dichotomy by ritababe(f): 7:14am On May 15, 2019
Idaytesj29:


Yes, the "SKILL" and that is what Polytechnic is all about, while Graduates are managers of skilled workforce. Don't mix it up. They are not equal, never been equal and will never be. Forget the propaganda. Go and get a degree and stop fruitless internet campaign.


To my own understanding I think Polytechnic is better because they apply both theory and practical, in Nigeria that's what you need to succeed rather than just theory which is the foundation of all universities.

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Re: FG Approves Abolition Of HND/BSC Dichotomy by Deepthoughts: 7:15am On May 15, 2019
kittykollinxx:


A university degree is not a paper! taken nothing away from the polytechnic graduates, with all their skills they still need someone who understands the theories that drive the practice and that is why, university graduates should always have an edge. Without theories there's no productivity.
Have you taken a careful examination of polytechnic graduate writing skills?
so will there be productivity with theories without practice?,the reality is both are complementary n the dichotomy is needless but for egocentric fellows like you,if fluency in English is the true measure of competency then those that study English language as a course should be considered as the most competent.

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Re: FG Approves Abolition Of HND/BSC Dichotomy by olisaEze(m): 7:18am On May 15, 2019
OboOlora:
The only reason I support this is because of the polytechnics that are way better than some universities eg Yabatech Vs ABU.

Pray tell, how exactly did you arrive at the conclusion that Yabatech is better than Ahmadu Bello University Zaria? Abi are you referring to another ABU?

Re: FG Approves Abolition Of HND/BSC Dichotomy by RAFZY(m): 7:19am On May 15, 2019
Both are kings in their lane, if theory is dependent on practicals to actualize it goals, so why under rate d practical knowledge n vise versa, its jst so pathetic we concentrate on irrelevancies rather than to create a platform where both can come together, translate n transform their abilities to develop the country n beyond.. Technologically we are far behind, economically we are struggling, May God open our inner eyes.

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Re: FG Approves Abolition Of HND/BSC Dichotomy by Nobody: 7:20am On May 15, 2019
grin
Naruto87:
Congratulations to all stake holders, but it's more of a mindset. For me we are all graduations, bsc,msc, college of education. All are called "higher institutions "
Re: FG Approves Abolition Of HND/BSC Dichotomy by Olulinks(m): 7:22am On May 15, 2019
Your submission is based on your perception, which based on your experience. If you don't have both BSc and HND, you can't tell me which is which.
MrMash:
But in all sincerity both are not same.
Re: FG Approves Abolition Of HND/BSC Dichotomy by Intellectual201: 7:23am On May 15, 2019
History will continue to remember PMB as a fair and just man.
ProsperChild:
FG approves abolition of HND/BSc dichotomy
vanguardngr.com May 14, 2019 6:37 PM
By Omeiza Ajayi
ABUJA – The Civil Defence, Fire, Immigration and Prisons Services Board CDFIPB has approved the abolition of dichotomy between holders of Bachelor’s Degree and Higher National Diploma in the Services under the Ministry of Interior.



This was contained in a statement issued Tuesday in Abuja and signed by the Secretary of the board Mallam
AI-Sassan S. Yakmut.
“The Board chaired by the Honourable Minister of Interior, retired Gen. Abdulrahman Bello Dambazau gave the approval at the Board‘s meeting held between 9th and 10th May, 2019 in Abuja.

“Consequently, a Technical Committee was immediately set up to work out modalities for the Implementation including the harmonization of ranks in accordance with the abolition”, the statement said.

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The meeting also approved the recruitment of 2,200 candidates into the Federal Fire Service, and 7,475 candidates into the Nigeria Prisons Service.

“General Dambazau wishes the candidates a successful career in the services and pledges commitment of the Board to ensuring adequate pre-deployment training”, the statement added.



FG abolishes BSc/HND dichotomy in paramilitary services

Source:
https://www.vanguardngr.com/2019/05/fg-approves-abolition-of-hnd-bsc-dichotomy/?utm_source=&utm_medium=twitter&amp
Re: FG Approves Abolition Of HND/BSC Dichotomy by bixton(m): 7:24am On May 15, 2019
demoBaba:



Please educate us.

You really don't need one to educate you on it. Probably you are in need of an argument.
The same reason government established government technical colleges(called Craft Centres), Commercial Secondary Schools and the regular secondary school.

Kindly make use of Google and check the difference for your question.
Re: FG Approves Abolition Of HND/BSC Dichotomy by BarristerAlarig: 7:27am On May 15, 2019
kittykollinxx:


A university degree is not a paper! taken nothing away from the polytechnic graduates, with all their skills they still need someone who understands the theories that drive the practice and that is why, university graduates should always have an edge. Without theories there's no productivity.
Have you taken a careful examination of polytechnic graduate writing skills?


I am sure you are a polytechnic graduate. Your writing skill is below standard.

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Re: FG Approves Abolition Of HND/BSC Dichotomy by MrMash(m): 7:27am On May 15, 2019
Deepthoughts:
what is your problem,is even B tech n Bsc exactly the same?, personally I will prefer the HND to scrapped altogether n all the polytechnics to be converted to various colleges with authority to award first degrees only in various spheres of learning to solve the dichotomy problem finally.
b

I have no problem my brother .


"In ur heart of heart" can you compare Hnd Engineering to B.Eng?

While I was undergoing 2 months intensive for my last job . Various candidates from different background were taught Accounting from the scratch to finish in 3 days . We had an exam 2 days later, guess what ! The Engineers schooled all of us including a Chartered Accountant and a lady that had first class in accounting . These guys scored 98% . While we that spent 4 years in Uni studying Accounting managed to score 90.

Bros na all of us go school but we need to know our mates .

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Re: FG Approves Abolition Of HND/BSC Dichotomy by wink2015(m): 7:29am On May 15, 2019
ProsperChild:
FG approves abolition of HND/BSc dichotomy
vanguardngr.com May 14, 2019 6:37 PM
By Omeiza Ajayi
ABUJA – The Civil Defence, Fire, Immigration and Prisons Services Board CDFIPB has approved the abolition of dichotomy between holders of Bachelor’s Degree and Higher National Diploma in the Services under the Ministry of Interior.



This was contained in a statement issued Tuesday in Abuja and signed by the Secretary of the board Mallam
AI-Sassan S. Yakmut.
“The Board chaired by the Honourable Minister of Interior, retired Gen. Abdulrahman Bello Dambazau gave the approval at the Board‘s meeting held between 9th and 10th May, 2019 in Abuja.

“Consequently, a Technical Committee was immediately set up to work out modalities for the Implementation including the harmonization of ranks in accordance with the abolition”, the statement said.

Ondo Oil Field Inferno: Ondo Govt. charges Chevron on protection of residents’ lives

The meeting also approved the recruitment of 2,200 candidates into the Federal Fire Service, and 7,475 candidates into the Nigeria Prisons Service.

“General Dambazau wishes the candidates a successful career in the services and pledges commitment of the Board to ensuring adequate pre-deployment training”, the statement added.



FG abolishes BSc/HND dichotomy in paramilitary services

Source:
https://www.vanguardngr.com/2019/05/fg-approves-abolition-of-hnd-bsc-dichotomy/?utm_source=&utm_medium=twitter&amp

THE ISSUE OF DICHOTOMY BETWEEN POLYTECHNIC AND UNIVERSITY HAD BEEN OVER FLOGGED FOR TOO LONG.

The worst part of it being the fact that it has been POLITICIZED.

The federal government should make polytechnic run Bachelor Degree such as BTECH.

With the BTECH a poly graduate can just go for masters degree without the intermediary of running PGD.
Re: FG Approves Abolition Of HND/BSC Dichotomy by Deepthoughts: 7:32am On May 15, 2019
MrMash:




The difference is hard to miss .

Try teaching both an entirely new thing and see who learns faster.

It would be a crime to pay both same salary .

University graduates are wired to be problem solvers and critical thinkers, Diploma holders are skilled craftsmen that take instructions.
Go n form your own government n formulate whatever policy that suit your ego,as for this one it's done.

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