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Supreme Court Okays use of hijab in Lagos public schools

June 17, 2022June 17, 2022 Aminu Imam

The Supreme Court of Nigeria has granted the use of hijab by female Muslim students in Lagos State Government-owned schools. The apex court delivered the ruling upholding the use of hijab by Muslim students on Thursday in Abuja. Justices on the panel were Justice Olukayode Ariwoola, Justice Kudirat Kekere-Ekun, Justice John Inyang Okoro, Justice Uwani Aji, Justice Mohammed Garba, Justice Tijjani Abubakar, and Justice Emmanuel Agim. The court dismissed an appeal by the Lagos State Government and upheld the earlier judgement of the Court of Appeal which held that the…

One killed, 4 others injured as Hijab protest turns bloody in Kwara

February 5, 2022February 5, 2022 Aminu Imam

One person was feared killed and 4 others sustained varying degrees of injuries, yesterday, after a protest by Christian and Muslim parents of students of the Oyun Baptist High School in Ijagbo, Oyun local government area of Kwara State, over the use of Hajib, turned violent. It was gathered that the violence was triggered by the decision of the management of Oyun Baptist High School, on January 17, 2022, that Muslim students should not wear Hijab to the school again. Meanwhile, the State government, through the Commissioner for Education and…

CAN denies giving consent to use of hijab in Christian schools

January 28, 2022January 28, 2022 Aminu Imam

The Kwara State chapter of the Christian Association of Nigeria, (CAN), has denied that it agreed to the use of Hijab in the Christian schools by female students saying that it was forcefully imposed and implemented by the State government. The Christian association, in a press release jointly issued by the Acting Chairman and Secretary, Bishop Sunday Adewole and Rev. (Dr.) Reuben Ibitoye, respectively, made available to newsmen in Ilorin yesterday, also cautioned the State government to also handle the recent crisis in Oyun Baptist High school, Ijagbo, with utmost…

Kwara compensates owners of schools, chapels damaged during hijab crisis

June 9, 2021June 9, 2021 Aminu Imam

The Kwara State government has compensated proprietors of missionary schools and church owners whose property was damaged in the wake of controversy over the wearing of hijab by students in the State. The Christian Association of Nigeria, (CAN), in the State said the State government had since fulfilled its promise to the concerned institutions. The spokesman of Kwara CAN, Sina Ibiyemi, said the government had equally settled the medical expenses of those that sustained injuries during the crisis. Proprietors of Christian missionary schools in the state had vehemently opposed the…

Hijab controversy: Kwara govt. announces date for commencement of classes in 10 affected schools, others

April 12, 2021April 12, 2021 Aminu Imam

Kwara State government has said that the 2020/2021 Third Term academic session for the 10 schools affected in the recent hijaab controversy in the state will commence on Monday, April 12, 2021. In a statement by the permanent secretary, the state ministry of Education and Human Capital Development, Mrs. Kemi Adeosun, the government informed parents/guardians and teachers that the reopening is part of the government’s efforts to bring the students in these affected schools up to speed in whatever they may have missed when their schools were shut. “This is…

Hijab in schools: “Resume or face punishment” – Kwara govt. to staff of affected schools

March 19, 2021March 19, 2021 Aminu Imam

The Kwara State Teaching Service Commission, (TESCOM), has directed the principals, teachers and staff of the 10 schools shut down over the recent hijab controversy to report at the schools today, Friday or face disciplinary actions. The directive was contained in a press statement signed by the spokesperson of TESCOM, Amogbonjaye Peter. Accoeding to the directive, the Executive Chairperson of the Commission, Bello Abubakar, said the teachers must resume in order to prepare their final year students for their external examinations. “Alh. Abubakar also warned all stakeholders against taking law…

Again, Kwara shuts schools over Hijab controversy

March 8, 2021March 8, 2021 Aminu Imam

The Kwara State Ministry of Education has reversed its decision to reopen the 10 grant-aided schools over hijab controversy. According to the Ministry’s permanent secretary, Kemi Adeosun, the schools earlier told to reopen on Monday, will remain shut. She said the decision was taken for safety reasons. “The government, therefore, directs schoolchildren and teachers in the affected schools to remain at home until the contrary is announced. “The government remains committed to fairness, pluralism, and respect for the law and rights of every citizen at all times”, the statement read.…

Kwara shuts 10 schools over Hijab policy

February 20, 2021February 20, 2021 Aminu Imam

The Kwara State government has directed immediate temporary closure of some grant-aided schools in Ilorin, the State capital, pending the resolution of the hijab question in the schools. According to a press statement issued yesterday by the State’s Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Education and Human Capital Development, Mrs. Mary Kemi Adeosun, the affected schools are: C&S College, Sabo-Oke; St. Anthony College, Offa Road; ECWA School, Oja Iya; Surulere Baptist Secondary School; Bishop Smith Secondary School, Agba Dam; CAC Secondary School, Asa Dam; St. Barnabas Secondary School, Sabo-Oke; St. John School…

Breaking: Kwara shuts 10 schools over Hijab policy

February 19, 2021February 19, 2021 Aminu Imam

Kwara State government has directed immediate temporary closure of some grant-aided schools in Ilorin, the State capital, pending the resolution of the hijaab question in the schools. According to a press statement issued today by the State’s Permanent Secretary,Ministry of Education and Human Capital Development, Mrs. Mary Kemi Adeosun, the affected schools are: C&S College, Sabo-Oke;ST. Anthony College, Offa Road;ECWA School, Oja Iya;Surulere Baptist Secondary School;Bishop Smith Secondary School, Agba Dam;CAC Secondary School, Asa Dam;St. Barnabas Secondary School, Sabo-Oke;St. John School Maraba;St. Williams Secondary School, Taiwo-Isale; andSt. James Secondary School,…