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NBTE unveils online top-up programmes for HND holders
The board disclosed this in a statement made available to newsmen in Abuja on Monday by its Head of Media Unit, Fatima Abubakar.


The NBTE has introduced an online top-up program for HND holders and a portal to simplify NYSC mobilization.
The board disclosed this in a statement made available to newsmen in Abuja on Monday by its Head of Media Unit, Fatima Abubakar.
HND holders can now pursue a Bachelor’s Degree through a one-year online top-up program with accredited foreign universities.
This initiative aims to support the progression of HND holders to higher degrees.
”Attempt in the past to get the National Universities Commission (NUC) to approve a two-year Master of Technology for HND holders in some polytechnics did not see the light of the day.
”Many times, HND Holders are forced to go for a one year Postgraduate Diploma (PGD) before they could be admitted into the Master’s Program in Universities.
”The disadvantage of the PGD is that holders who continue to do Ph.D. and wish to migrate to a Nigerian University will always be queried to produce their first degree, even when they have doctorates.
”To end this unwarranted prejudice, NBTE has now created this progression pathway for HND holders. This can be accessed at https://topup.nbte.gov.ng,” she said.
Mr Abubakar added that another challenge facing many polytechnic HND graduates was mobilisation for the National Youth Service Corps, NYSC.
According to her, many are admitted into non-accredited programmes and after the HND, they are not mobilised for the NYSC.
”NBTE has now created a HND admission portal for use by all polytechnics. Only accredited programmes shall be visible on the portal and NYSC shall have viewing rights to know admitted candidates to be mobilised.
”This will hopefully bring an end to illegal HND admissions of unaccredited programmes and at the same time ensure carrying capacities are adhered to for quality assurance.
”Finally, the board wishes to appeal to Mr President to please sign the bill removing the HND-BSc Dichotomy in the public service as passed by the last National Assembly.
”This is to end the unjust and undeserved discrimination against graduates of the polytechnic system,” she said.
She further said that the absence of the legal backing necessitated the board to find ways of enhancing the standing of HND holders.
Mrs Abubakar said that this must be done because the HND holders in reality hold the key to Nigeria’s industrialisation and key skills for delivery of needed infrastructure in the country.
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