OAU Clarifies Viral Dress Code as Students Union Rejects Directive

OAU clarifies viral dress code as students union rejects directive

The management of Obafemi Awolowo University, OAU, Ile-Ife, has clarified that the controversial dress code circulating on social media is only a draft and has not been officially approved by the university’s governing council. The university had listed prohibited dress styles and accessories, including dreadlocks, heavy makeup, nose rings, multi-coloured hairstyles, and hair braiding for male students. It also proposed rustication of one or two…

OAU Dress Code: Parents Urged on Decency

A heated discussion on News Central TV’s “Jasiri” on Friday focused on the controversial proposed dress code for Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU) students, quickly expanding into a broader debate about personal freedom, societal notions of decency, and parental influence. Host Tolulope Adeleru-Balogun questioned the constant imposition of rules on young people. “We’re constantly telling them what to do, how to do it, what to wear, where to go, a…

OAU clarifies viral dress code as students union rejects directive...

The management of Obafemi Awolowo University, OAU, Ile-Ife, has clarified that the controversial dress code circulating on social media is only a draft and... #news, #oau, #flyingeze

OAU students kick against new dress code, say it's rights violation

‎The Great Ife Students’ Union of Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife, has condemned the recently approved dress code by the university’s Governing Council, describing it as an infringement on students’ fundamental rights. ‎In a statement issued on Thursday, July 24, 2025, and signed by its President-elect, Adelani Oluwatodimu, Secretary-General-elect, Habeeb Isa, and Public Relations Officer-elect, Olowosile […]

OAU students reject new dress code, explain their position clearly

OAU Students’ Union condemns newly approved dress code, citing infringement on fundamental rights and calling for policies that respect diversity and liberty.

Obafemi Awolowo University Students Reject Dress Code, Cite Rights Violation — Akelicious

The Great Ife Students’ Union of Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife, has condemned the recently approved dress code by the university’s Governing Council, describing it as an infringement on students’ fundamental rights. In a statement issued on Thursday, July 24, 2025, and signed by its President-elect, Adelani Oluwatodimu, Secretary-General-elect, Habeeb Isa, and Public Relations Officer-elect, Olowosile Oreoluwa, the union expressed renewed …