The Senate has revealed the passage of a bill seeking to prohibit irrelevant comparison between the university degree and the Higher National Diploma (HND) certificate holders in the country.
The bill was brought to hearing 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 is necessary to free HND holders from stagnation and ensure equal treatment with their counterparts in higher tertiary institutions.
He added that the abolishment of the existing dichotomy between HND holders and graduates of Universities would meet the huge 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 had 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 and Senate dissolved into Committee of the Whole to consider the report.
Senate President, Ahmed Lawan while congratulating the House said the bill has been in the process for a long time and it is going to be a success.
