The Battle for Polytechnic Degree Recognition & the Rise of “Adupe Day”

Are Nigerian polytechnic students finally about to break free from the HND vs. BSc divide?

The National Association of Polytechnic Students (NAPS) is making a strong push for polytechnics to be upgraded to degree-awarding institutions, urging President Bola Tinubu and the National Assembly to act.

💡 Here’s What’s Happening:

✅ NAPS is calling for polytechnics to award Bachelor of Technology (B.Tech) and Bachelor of Science in Technology (BSc.Tech) degrees.

✅ They argue this reform will end years of discrimination between HND holders and university graduates.

✅ As part of their push for student welfare, they are also proposing:

• A Student Insurance Scheme
• Mental health awareness campaigns
• Improved campus security measures

But that’s not all…

🚨 June 12, 2025, has officially been declared “Adupe Day”—a mass march to celebrate Tinubu’s unprecedented education funding.

💰 With N2.52 trillion allocated to education in the 2025 budget, NAPS is recognizing Tinubu’s commitment with a One Million Student March across campuses.

📊 The numbers speak for themselves:

• N683.4 billion approved for tertiary education interventions
• Over N104 billion disbursed through the Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND)
• Launch of the 3 Million Technical Talent initiative

🔥 So the big question is—Will polytechnics finally get degree-awarding status? And will Adupe Day become the biggest student movement in Nigeria’s history?

🎙️ Join the conversation! What’s your take on this push for educational reform? Drop your thoughts in the comments! 🚀