House of Reps Approves Bill To End BSC/HND Dichotomy, Okays N1million Fine For Violators

The House of Representatives has approved a bill that will remove the long-standing dichotomy between BSC and Higher National Diploma in employment.

The House, in a committee of the whole, considered the report and approved the recommendation, awaiting third reading and final passage.

The bill stipulates a fine of N1 million for anybody or institution in the country to go against the provisions of the law.

The dichotomy between first degree and HND has been on the front burner of national discourse for a long time especially when it comes to employment.

The bill will put an end to “all forms of discriminations and or dichotomy between first degree and Higher National Diploma for the purpose of employment, transfer of service, the conversation of cadre, career progression, promotion and in other related issues in the public and private sectors of the Nigerian economy

Culled from The Nation News