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By prince Everest
Lagos State government approves the use of hijab, after several heated debate on wearing hijabs to school and work place.
The message was passed across by the Muslim student society of Nigeria (MSSN), which had championed the use of hijab and appreciate the Lagos State government for their corporation.
"Since the case of the use of Hijab in Lagos State is still pending in the Supreme court of Nigeria, status quo be maintained, to avoid contempt of the court, that is students be allowed to wear Hijabs on school uniforms but same must be short, smart, neat and in the same colour of the uniform (skirt),” the government was quoted as saying in the circular.
MSSN expressed satisfaction in this decision, this happened after the international school of the University of Ibadan was shut because some female student were stopped from wearing hijab.
Read the full MSSN statement below:
The Muslim Student Society of Nigeria, Lagos State chapter, has commended the decision of the lagos state government for upholding the rule of law through the approval of the use of hijab in public schools.
This was contained in a press statement by the Amir(president) of MSSN, Saheed Ashafa, Lagos State chapter, reacting to the approval of the use of hijab by Lagos State government.
The circular conveyed the government's approval of the recomendation of the panel on the use of hijab and urge compliance.
According to Ashafa, the approval will stop the harassment of female Muslim student who wears hijab to school.
He recalled that despite the court of appeal's judgement, female Muslim student were still punished and stopped from entering into the classroom for putting on hijab.
Ashafa said the Lagos State government deserves to be praised for the approval of the use of hijab.
He said:
“We extol this gesture and the resoluteness of the state government in ensuring that an avoidable strife do not find ways into the peaceful atmosphere being enjoyed in Lagos State.
We are pleased with this development because the embarrassing way and manner that our members are being victimised, harassed, punished and denied entrance into their classrooms for wearing hijab would stop.
“We have constantly told the state government that while a case on the hijab is awaiting final verdict at the Supreme Court, no teacher has the right to punish female pupils for wearing hijab. The Appeal Court in the case clearly states that wearing hijab by students, whether within or outside the school premises was a fundamental Human Right entrenched in the constitution.
“It is important to notify you that we will not allow further lawlessness and flagrant disregard for rule of law to stay after this circular. The circular would also help to stop the abuse of rights which could have degenerated into crisis or violence that may lead to the disruption of activities in schools in our dear state.
“We commend this intervention aimed at calling teachers, principals and tutor general to order. This circular approving wearing of hijab by students on their school uniform within and outside school premises, will ensure peace and order in our schools and stability in the state’s education system.”
Ashafa further encouraged the female Muslim Student to be confident, smart and neat while putting on the hijab.
We hereby call on female Muslim students to enjoy their rights without fear of molestation. While exhibiting their rights, they should remain law abiding and be good ambassadors of the religion of peace,” he added.
He congratulated Muslims in the state for standing up for their right.
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