30-Day Ultimatum: NAPS Southwest Threatens Nationwide Protest Over HND/B.Sc Dichotomy Delay

 By Kehinde Awosina 

30-Day Ultimatum: NAPS Southwest Threatens Nationwide Protest Over HND/B.Sc Dichotomy Delay


The Southwest zone of the National Association of Polytechnic Students has condemned the continued delay in the passage of the bill seeking to abolish the long-standing dichotomy between Higher National Diploma (HND) and Bachelor of Science (B.Sc) qualifications in Nigeria, issuing a 30-day ultimatum to the Nigerian Senate and the House of Representatives to act decisively.


In a strongly worded statement signed by the Southwest Coordinator of NAPS, Ogunsola Adewale John, the association described the delay as unjust, discriminatory, and damaging to the future of polytechnic education and technical manpower development in the country.


The student body expressed frustration over what it called the “silence and inaction” of the National Assembly regarding the proposed legislation aimed at ending discrimination against HND holders, particularly in employment opportunities and career progression within the public sector.


According to the association, the prolonged disparity between HND and B.Sc qualifications has continued to place artificial barriers on millions of capable Nigerian graduates despite their competence and contributions to national development.


“Nigeria cannot continue to sideline a significant segment of its skilled workforce due to outdated and discriminatory policies,” the statement noted, stressing that the proposed bill remains a critical step toward restoring fairness, equity, and meritocracy in the nation’s civil service and labour system.


NAPS Southwest further argued that the continued delay raises serious concerns about the commitment of lawmakers to addressing the challenges confronting polytechnic students and graduates across the country.


The association warned that failure by the Senate and House of Representatives to deliberate on and pass the bill within 30 days would lead to coordinated nationwide actions and peaceful protests involving polytechnic students and graduates.


The group also called on the administration of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and relevant stakeholders to initiate comprehensive reforms that would harmonize qualification frameworks and ensure equal opportunities for all graduates, regardless of their academic background.


Reaffirming its commitment to advocacy, NAPS Southwest vowed to continue mobilizing support and engaging policymakers until justice is achieved for polytechnic students and graduates nationwide.

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