Discrimination Against Polytechnic Graduates Sparks Debate in Nigeria
This was following an announcement from the National Board for Technical Education (NBTE), declaring that Higher National Diploma (HND) holders are now eligible to serve as lecturers in polytechnics across Nigeria.
Zita Ezechi 
The issue of discrimination against graduates of polytechnics compared to their university counterparts has ignited a passionate debate among Nigerians, highlighting perceived disparities in educational opportunities and societal attitudes.
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This was following an announcement from the National Board for Technical Education (NBTE), declaring that Higher National Diploma (HND) holders are now eligible to serve as lecturers in polytechnics across Nigeria.
"Lecturer in Polytechnics not even in Universities, this discrimination is really very bad. And Polytechnics products are good and good at practical also but them go see that one.. Even at abroad too, they discriminated too," expressed one commentator, reflecting on the systemic challenges faced by graduates of polytechnic institutions.
"With this discrimination against HND holders, I will never allow any of my siblings and unborn children go to polytechnic," asserted another voice, underscoring the personal impact of perceived bias against Higher National Diploma (HND) holders in the job market and beyond.
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"Baba, don't try it. After HND I had to return to University because of the silly discrimination," shared another individual, highlighting a common trend where HND graduates feel compelled to pursue further education to overcome barriers in career progression.
