The Nigerian Senate has today, passed a bill that pegs Higher National Diploma (HND) or its equivalent as the minimum qualification for anyone willing to run for the office of president or state governor in the country.
The bill, which was sponsored by Senator Isfifanus Gyang, of the Peoples Democratic Party from Plateau State, also approved the National Diploma (ND/OND) or its equivalent as the minimum qualification for Federal and State lawmakers.
The bill seeks to alter the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria to provide for the amendment of Sections 65 (2) (a), and 131 (d).
It will also amend Section 106 (c) and Section 177 (d) on minimum education qualification for those seeking election into the State Assembly, Governor, National Assembly and office of the President.
The bill seeks the alteration of section 65 (2) (a) of the Constitution which deals with the qualifications for intending members of the National Assembly.
