Senate Passes Law Prohibiting Discrimination Against HND Holders

The Senate on Wednesday passed a Bill prohibiting discrimination between first degree and Higher National Diploma (HND) holders for the purposes of employment and promotion, into law.

The decision followed the consideration and adoption of a report on the Bill presented by the Senate Committee on Tertiary Institutions and TETFund, at plenary.

1. Report of the Joint Committee on Establishment & Tertiary Institutions and TETFUND

Prohibition of Discrimination between First Degrees and Higher National Diplomas Bill, 2021 (SB.297) by Senator Ibrahim Shekarau.#TodayInSenatePlenary

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Details shortly…