Higher National Diploma (HND) holders to be employed as lecturers in polytechnics

Holders of Higher National Diplomas (HND) will now be employed as lecturers in the polytechnics under the new schemes of service, as announced by the Executive Secretary of the National Board for Technical Education (NBTE), Prof. Idris Mohammed Bugaje.

He spoke on Wednesday during the formal presentation of the new Schemes of Service to the Polytechnics stakeholders, as approved by the Head of Service, Dr. Mrs Folasade Yemi-Esan.

He said under the new schemes, the Instructor cadre which represents segregation against HND holders in the past has been abolished.

He explained that the new Schemes of Service, which became operational from June 7, 2024, presents a unified approach to the recruitment and promotion of staff across Nigerian Polytechnics, Federal, State, and even private.

“From 7th June, 20024, all previous versions of the Schemes of Service, cease to become legal tender. We are all united from now onwards to operate the new Schemes of Service in the Nigerian Polytechnic System (NPS).