Appeal court judgement on hijab: Court of Appeal Ibadab set aside judgment wey allow hijab for Muslim students for schools
The Court of Appeal in Ibadan has overturned a previous ruling that allowed female Muslim students to wear hijabs at the University of Ibadan International School. The court determined that the school is a private institution and that students had waived their religious rights by agreeing to the school's dress code.
Why it matters
This ruling clarifies the legal distinction between public and private school regulations regarding religious expression in Nigeria.
Di Court of Appeal for Ibadan don set aside one di High Court judgment wey permit female Muslim students make dem dey wear hijab for University of Ibadan International School, ISI.
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