The Federal Government of Nigeria has acceded to the pressure of Muslims by approving the use of Hijab for female Muslim students in the country’s 112 Federal Unity Colleges and Federal Science and Technical Colleges.
As at the time of filing this report, it is not clear whether the government will also impose the directive on the Christian’s established school.
The approval of the Hijab is contained in a circular dated February 1, 2023, and signed by the Permanent Secretary, Federal Ministry of Education, Andrew David Adejo.
The circular titled, “Use of Corporate/Cape size Hijab as Part of School Uniform for Female Muslim Student of the Federal Unity College”, has been forwarded to all Principals of all the 112 Federal Unity Colleges and Federal Science and Technical Colleges of the country.
The circular reads, “This is to bring to your notice that the Ministry has approved the use of corporate/cape size hijab as part of school uniform by female Muslim students in all the Federal Unity Colleges and Federal Science and Technical Colleges.”
