Re: FG and HND.(to guardian papers)

Sir,
I write in reaction to a piece I read on this page last week Tuesday, March 20th, 2007.
I appreciate the intention of Government in trying to make HND and B. Sc. to be at par with one another; I would just like to add that some grey areas still need immediate attention.
I currently am running a PGD (post-graduate diploma) program just for the simple reason that I am an HND holder interested in a Master’s Degree. I would like to know the future of PGD as far as this new policy is concerned.
Presently PGD is for HND graduates who want to get a Master’s Degree and University graduates who graduated with Third Class or Pass; it usually lasts for about 3 to 4 semesters depending on course of study.
My concern is that: If with implementation of this new policy HND holders can proceed directly for Master’s and PGD becomes irrelevant (for HND holders that is);
- Will present PGD students be allowed to finish their programs before going on for Master’s or what?
- Will PGD henceforth become only for “Third Class” and “Pass” University Graduates?
- When exactly will this policy be implemented?
On a final note, just as John the Baptist sent his Disciples to ask of Jesus if they were to expect another Messiah; we ask our Education Minister: “Is this policy the “Messiah” we have been expecting, or do we expect another.

ABEJOYE ADEMOLA
LAGOS.