Nigerian University Sparks Outrage Over Alleged Bra-Checking Policy
Olabisi Onabanjo University faces backlash after a video circulated showing staff checking female students for bras before exams.
A Nigerian university has sparked widespread outrage following the circulation of a viral video that appears to show female students being checked for bras before being allowed to take their exams.
The incident occurred at Olabisi Onabanjo University (OOU) in Ogun state, southwestern Nigeria.The short clip, which rapidly spread across social media platforms, captures two individuals seemingly inspecting the breasts of female students as they queue up for their exams.
One student is seen being removed from the line after her breast was touched.
While it remains unclear when the video was recorded, exams at the university commenced this week according to a student representative who corroborated the authenticity of the footage.The university has not issued any public comments or responded to requests for comment from CNN regarding the alleged policy.
However, Student Union leader Muizz Olanrewaju Olatunji claimed that the practice is not new and is part of the institution's dress code policy aimed at maintaining a respectful environment.
According to Olatunji, students are encouraged to dress modestly in alignment with the university's values.Policies shared by Olatunji define indecent dressing as clothing that reveals sensitive body parts such as breasts, buttocks, nipples, and belly-buttons, or attire capable of causing an individual of any sex to lust after the student in an indecent manner.
Critics argue that this approach infringes on students' rights and dignity.Human rights lawyer Inibehe Effiong described the practice as 'draconian', asserting that physically examining students for bra-wearing constitutes a form of sexual harassment.
He highlights medical reasons why some students may choose not to wear bras, emphasizing that such policies should accommodate individual circumstances rather than enforcing strict rules without exception.Student leader Olatunji has stated ongoing discussions with the university administration to explore alternative strategies for addressing indecent dressing issues while ensuring respectful interactions between staff and students.
The incident occurred at Olabisi Onabanjo University (OOU) in Ogun state, southwestern Nigeria.The short clip, which rapidly spread across social media platforms, captures two individuals seemingly inspecting the breasts of female students as they queue up for their exams.
One student is seen being removed from the line after her breast was touched.
While it remains unclear when the video was recorded, exams at the university commenced this week according to a student representative who corroborated the authenticity of the footage.The university has not issued any public comments or responded to requests for comment from CNN regarding the alleged policy.
However, Student Union leader Muizz Olanrewaju Olatunji claimed that the practice is not new and is part of the institution's dress code policy aimed at maintaining a respectful environment.
According to Olatunji, students are encouraged to dress modestly in alignment with the university's values.Policies shared by Olatunji define indecent dressing as clothing that reveals sensitive body parts such as breasts, buttocks, nipples, and belly-buttons, or attire capable of causing an individual of any sex to lust after the student in an indecent manner.
Critics argue that this approach infringes on students' rights and dignity.Human rights lawyer Inibehe Effiong described the practice as 'draconian', asserting that physically examining students for bra-wearing constitutes a form of sexual harassment.
He highlights medical reasons why some students may choose not to wear bras, emphasizing that such policies should accommodate individual circumstances rather than enforcing strict rules without exception.Student leader Olatunji has stated ongoing discussions with the university administration to explore alternative strategies for addressing indecent dressing issues while ensuring respectful interactions between staff and students.
