{"id":7973,"date":"2025-09-09T15:44:22","date_gmt":"2025-09-09T15:44:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/examkits.com\/blog\/?p=7973"},"modified":"2025-09-09T15:44:54","modified_gmt":"2025-09-09T15:44:54","slug":"fg-stops-hnd-pharmacy-technology-admissions-what-every-student-must-know","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/examkits.com\/blog\/fg-stops-hnd-pharmacy-technology-admissions-what-every-student-must-know\/","title":{"rendered":"FG Stops HND Pharmacy Technology Admissions: What Every Student Must Know"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>In a move set to redefine pharmacy education in Nigeria, the Federal Ministry of Education has officially <strong>stopped new admissions into the Higher National Diploma (HND) in Pharmaceutical or Pharmacy Technology.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The announcement, made on <strong>August 28, 2025<\/strong>, through the Executive Secretary of the National Board for Technical Education (NBTE), <strong>Prof. Idris M. Bugaje<\/strong>, has sent waves across the education sector.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>But here\u2019s the catch\u2014<strong>students already enrolled in the HND programme will not be affected.<\/strong> They are allowed to complete their studies and graduate. The new restriction only applies to fresh applicants.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>What Remains Open for Students?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The Federal Government clarified that the <strong>National Diploma (ND) in Pharmacy Technician<\/strong> programme remains fully recognized. This means students can still pursue careers as:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Pharmacists<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Pharmacy Technicians<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>No more middle ground exists. Officials insist this decision will <strong>strengthen professionalism, reduce confusion, and protect the integrity of pharmacy training in Nigeria.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Stakeholders React<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>On <strong>September 3, 2025<\/strong>, two key groups\u2014<strong>COHAPEN (Council of HND Holders for the Advancement of Polytechnic Education in Nigeria)<\/strong> and <strong>NAPS (National Association of Polytechnic Students)<\/strong>\u2014voiced their strong support.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>According to them, the government\u2019s move is not just bold but also <strong>necessary to maintain standards and safeguard the reputation of the pharmacy profession.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>What This Means for Aspiring Students<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you dream of a pharmacy career, the path is now clear:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>ND in Pharmacy Technician<\/strong> for those who want to work as pharmacy technicians.<br><strong>Pharmacy degree (B.Pharm\/Pharm.D)<\/strong> for those aiming to become professional pharmacists.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The <strong>HND option is gone for good.<\/strong> As one saying goes, <em>\u201cyou cannot run two markets with one coin.\u201d<\/em> The government has chosen its path, and students must now follow suit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For current HND students, it\u2019s still <strong>business as usual until graduation.<\/strong> But for new applicants, the door has closed permanently, and the road leads only through ND or university pharmacy programmes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Final Takeaway<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>This policy marks a turning point for Nigeria\u2019s education system, bringing pharmacy training in line with global standards. For JAMB candidates and polytechnic aspirants, the message is simple\u2014<strong>choose wisely, because the HND in Pharmacy Technology is no longer an option.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You may also like to read: <a href=\"https:\/\/examkits.com\/blog\/fg-launches-interest-free-loan-scheme-for-university-polytechnic-and-college-staff\/\">FG Launches Interest-Free Loan Scheme for University, Polytechnic, and College Staff<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>In a move set to redefine pharmacy education in Nigeria, the Federal Ministry of Education&#8230;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":8,"featured_media":3165,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":[],"categories":[3,1],"tags":[18686,18687,18685,18689,18688,18690],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v19.13 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/wordpress\/plugins\/seo\/ -->\n<title>FG Stops HND Pharmacy Technology Admissions: What Every Student Must Know - Examkits<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"The Federal Government has officially stopped admissions into HND Pharmacy Technology programmes in Nigeria. 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