US EditionNigeria university's 'no bra, no entry' rule sparks backlash
AGO-IWOYE, OGUN STATE, NIGERIA, JUN 18 – Olabisi Onabanjo University enforces a strict dress code with physical bra checks during exams, prompting legal threats and widespread criticism from human rights groups and students.
- A viral video showed women employees at a university in Ogun State conducting physical checks on female students to confirm they were wearing bras before exams, leading to widespread public backlash.
- This practice stems from the university's longstanding dress code policy requiring female students to wear bras to maintain modesty and avoid distractions.
- Students' union president Muizz Olatunji defended the policy on X, emphasizing respect and distraction-free environment while acknowledging calls for alternative enforcement methods.
- Critics condemned the checks as archaic and sexist, with some likening them to sexual assault and a rights violation potentially leading to legal action.
- The university has not officially commented on the uproar, while the students' union has engaged officials to explore respectful approaches to dress code enforcement.
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