GOOD NEWS: HND now equal to university degree in Nigeria
Buhari's government cancels dichotomy between HND and
university degrees
There had been clamour from education rights groups as well
as workers for the removal of the differences between HND and university
degrees - The federal government, headed by President Muhammadu Buhari, finally
succumbed to pressure and announced the removal in all of its services The
Nigerian government has reportedly stopped the dichotomy between holders of
university degrees and Higher National Diploma (HND). This regularization that
comes after many years of agitation, is now to be implemented in all government
services. Channels Television reports that the decision was reached after a
meeting of the Civil Defence, Fire, Immigration and Prisons Board (CDFIPB) and
chaired by the minister of interior, retired Lieutenant General Abdulrahman
Dambazau
The board has directed that all officers with HND to be
upgraded to COMPASS 08, which is the salary Grade Level for holders of degree
certificates at entry point. “While the nomenclature for the HND holders will
start with the rank of Senior Inspector, the Degree holders are with the rank
of Assistant Superintendent II,” a statement from the permanent secretary of
the ministry, Abubakar Magaji, said.
that the board also approved the commencement of the 2017
promotion exercise for all the services and that this would commence with
effect from July 17. The report further said the establishment of the Institute
of Domestic Security was also approved by the board to boost internal security
mechanism in the country.
The federal government also approved a re-organisation of the
Nigeria Immigration Service saying this was in line with the provision of the
act that set it up. The report quoted the minister as saying the President
Muhammadu Buhari led administration places a high premium on the welfare of its
workers. He urged the workers to show their appreciation by improving on their
performances and dedication to duty. It was earlier reported that the degrees
acquired at universities, polytechnics and colleges would be treated as of
equal importance and the senate committee on tertiary education is currently
working on it
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