UI school suspends Muslim student for wearing Hijab (Independent)

University of Ibadan International School, Ibadan, has suspended a female Muslim student, Miss Ikhlass Ola­subomi Badiru, for wearing hijab (headscarf) in July this year.

The two-week suspension, according to a letter, signed by the school principal, Phebean Olowe, a copy of which was obtained by Daily Independent on Wednesday, would last between 7th and 18th October 2019.

Daily independent re­called that Badiru’s father, Dr. Idris Olabode Badiru, had in July, raised the alarm over what he termed as molestation and inhuman treatment of his daughter, Ikhlas Badiru, by the principal of the school, the school accountant identified as Mr. Odewale, and other staff of the school for wearing hijab on top of her uniform. Read more