Polytechnic Education in Nigeria, the Origin and HND/BSc Dichotomy in the Labour Market
Polytechnic education in Nigeria was designed to build technically skilled manpower for industries with professionally trained technicians, technologists, and middle-level managers. Over time, however, a status gap (“dichotomy”) emerged between polytechnic Higher National Diploma (HND) holders and university Bachelor’s degree (BSc/BA/B.Tech) holders. This gap shows up in employment practices, professional recognition, and social perception. Understanding … Read more