In a landmark decision, the National Board for Technical Education (NBTE) has announced that holders of Higher National Diplomas...
In a landmark decision, the National Board for Technical Education (NBTE) has announced that holders of Higher National Diplomas (HND) will now be employed as lecturers in Polytechnics.
This move is part of the new Schemes of Service, which was formally presented to stakeholders by NBTE Executive Secretary, Prof. Idris Mohammed Bugaje.
The new Schemes of Service, approved by the Head of Service, Dr. Mrs Folasade Yemi-Esan, abolishes the Instructor cadre, which previously segregated HND holders.
HND holders with good grades can now be appointed as Academic Staff (Graduate Assistants), on par with degree holders.
The new Schemes of Service also subsumes the Technician cadre under the Technologist cadre, allowing ND holders to be appointed as Assistant Technologists.
The Pharmacy Technology cadre has been maintained, and the requirement of NSQ Level 3 minimum for Senior Lecturers and above has been introduced to institutionalize skills training in Polytechnics.
Prof. Bugaje commended the efforts of staff unions, rectors of polytechnics, the Federal Ministry of Education, and the NBTE for their contributions to the new Schemes of Service.
He acknowledged that the Schemes may not be perfect but expressed gratitude for the innovations and the unified approach to recruitment and promotion across Nigerian polytechnics.
The new Schemes of Service will be used as an instrument of accreditation in old and new institutions, ensuring compliance and promoting skills development in the polytechnic sector.
The NBTE Executive Secretary expressed appreciation for the support of the Head of Service, Dr. Mrs Folasade Yemi-Esan, and the Federal Ministry of Education in achieving this milestone.
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