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  • BREAKING: Senate Passes Bill Prohibiting Bsc/HND dichotomy

    BREAKING: Senate Passes Bill Prohibiting Bsc/HND dichotomy

    The Senate, on Wednesday, passed a bill seeking to prohibit the discrimination between the University degree holders and the Higher National Diploma (HND) certificate and in the country.

    The bill was sponsored by Senator Ayo Akinyelure and passed the third reading during Wednesday’s plenary session.

    The Chairman of the Joint Committee which worked in the legislation Senator Ibrahim Shekerau said the bill will free the holders of HND from stagnation and ensure balanced treatment with their counterparts from other higher tertiary institutions in Nigeria.

    He added that the abolishment of the existing dichotomy between HND holders and graduates of Universities would meet the huge manpower needs of Nigerians, ensure social justice and enhanced corporate governance, as well encourage patriotic contributions amongst HND employees in both public and private sectors.

    Senator Ibrahim Shekarau earlier moved that the Senate do receive and consider the report of the Joint Committee on Establishment and Tertiary Institutions and TETFUND on the Prohibition of Discrimination between First Degrees and Higher National Diplomas Bill, 2021 (SB.297).

    The motion was seconded by Senator Sadiq Umar seconds and Senate dissolves into Committee of the Whole to consider the report.

    The Senate in the Committee of the Whole and Plenary then considered and approved Clauses 1-6.

    Details later…

  • Former VC expresses worry over FG, ASUU’s rift

    Former VC expresses worry over FG, ASUU’s rift

    By Isaac Kertyo Makurdi   

    Former Vice Chancellor, Benue State University (BSU) Makurdi, Professor David Ker has expressed worry over the prolonged rift between the federal government and Academic staff Union of Universities, ASUU, saying that it would affect the education system in Nigeria.   

    The Don who made his position known in Makurdi called on the Federal Government to prioritize the university education in the country to put an end to the constant crises between the duo for faster development.    

    Prof. Ker contended that it was worrisome that the Federal Government would always renege on its agreement in order for it to turn round to blame ASUU.   

    He expressed concern over the statement credited to the Ministry of Labour and Productivity Imploring lecturers to go and farm, noting that the comment was not only embarrassing but careless.   

    The Academic described the year 2020 as a very difficult year with many challenges ranging from Covid-19 pandemic, economic, political to security, saying these have affected the economic fortunes of the country.