Adebayo Adenrele
The Forum of Nigeria Polytechnics Alumni Associations, FONPAA, Ekiti State Chapter has appealed to President Buhari to give immediate assent to the HND/BSc Dichotomy Act.
The forum, during its executive committee meeting held in Ado-Ekiti, said Buhari’s prompt action would calm frayed nerves and renew hope of Millions of Nigeria Polytechnic Graduates.
In the communique signed by the Chairman and Secretary, Ibe Sunday Obialo and Goke Ishola, the forum also called for the upgrade of Nigeria Polytechnics to Degree Awarding Institutions, for increased academic prowess.
The forum equally canvassed for increased funding of Nigeria Polytechnics to further aid their Academics and improve overall sundry research works.
“We renew our humble call for the establishment of Nigeria Polytechnics Commission, a body which will solely be for the administration of Polytechnics, like NUC.
“We appreciate the progressive and supporting role of the Federal Polytechnic Ado-Ekiti Alumni Association in FONPAA; we Felicitate with its first Alumnus Rector, Dr. Hephzibah Dayo Oladebeye for his landmark achievements in office and equally rejoice with and Congratulate his worthy Alumnus Successor, Dr. Temitope John Aláké, wishing him manifold surpassing successes during his tenure.” The statement added
