Okija_juju:



highlight what part of this provision allows a student to wear a hijab to school.

naptu2: I pray pyguru doesn't ban me.

Section 10 of the constitution of Nigeria 1999 prevents the government from declaring a state religion. But it doesn't make Nigeria a secular state (that notion is gotten from the american constitution).

As the supreme court justice said, "Nigeria is a multi-religious state, not a secular state".

2) Section 38 (fundamental rights) gives citizens the right "to manifest and propagate his religion or belief in worship, teaching, practice and observance." The girls are manifestly observing their religion by wearing the hijab.

3) Section 42 prevents discrimination on the grounds of sex, religion, etc. You cannot allow some people to observe their religious injunctions and prevent others (subject to natural justice of course).

Although all we are doing is academic because Justice Joseph Olubunmi Oyewole has ruled and that's the law today.

Okija_juju:


What are you trying to say exactly!?


This has nothing to do with intolerance. That constitutional provision is subject to interpretation. I just quoted the exact provision upon which the ruling was given, can you point out where it says a hijab can be worn to class in a public school?!

I am here for a constructive debate not some random hogwash sentimental bullshit.

If you wanna have a debate, then I game... Stop with your shenanigans.

Okija_juju:

[b]ARGH!!!! Bros!! What kind of arguement is this one na?!

I agree that uniformity in school Unifroms in Nigeria is rather hard to come by especially because 95% od schools dont necessarily have a steady source of getting these uniforms, however! These variance are not a function of a large alteration like adding a Hijab or a Headscarf, they are simple variance in shades & tint of the colors, fitness and such.

I put it to you that NO SCHOOL where berets are a part of their uniform will tolorate students altering their berets for bandanas and scarfs!! ALSO!! Saying that Berets are a Christian religous head wear makes you sound like a really desparate liar! The Nigerian Army, Navy, Airforce & Police all wear berets as well, I guess its a Christian religous addition to their Uniforms as well abi?! Or Is the Nigerian Armed forces a Christian religous outfit?! Bros take am easy dey lie for here.. NAIRALANDERS ARE NOT IIDIOTS.

Wearing a Hijad is not a part of a uniform for Public schools. #Period!

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prairie: Lol! U say opening heads as if we open our private parts our heads are not our private parts and our faces are our identities so sorry we dont have to cover them, i dont support fortythree strokes but for christsakes there is a dress code and muslim schools abound!

kehinde1588: See dis xtians o! We muslims follow wat islam teach us and we practice it wherever we are. How can a girl b beaten 4 practising her religion.hoooo wat a wicked soul! Am proud 2 b a muslim cos we make d world kwn dat we dnt tolerate nonsense. We speak out and nt like u pple dat kip silent waitin 4 jesus to speak on ur behave. Bounch of illuminalties calling dem selves..... We are muslims and nt terrorist.

muib:
so what if the dress code says every female must be wearing Hijab in sec school... How would Christian feel after all its a uniform too... And everybody must abide by it.... Let's be objective when we speak

muib:
so what if the dress code says every female must be wearing Hijab in sec school... How would Christian feel after all its a uniform too... And everybody must abide by it.... Let's be objective when we speak

buJu-234:
why is islam always in the news either 4 fight; war or protest. whyyy

naptu2:

Wow! This is the third time I'm posting this on this thread.

Seen...

Going by this provision and the interpretation thereof, we can then say that uniforms should be thrown out the window in all aspects of our society... Example: In the Nigerian Army, should a Deeper Lifer join, they are free to replace the military standard issue pants (trousers) with skirts which is what is acceptable according to their religious beliefs and in other words can refuse to be forced to wear one in accordance with their religious beliefs and they also can't be ejected from the army as well because that would be discrimination.. RIGHT!?

Which can also apply to Christian students wearing whatsoever they like to school as long as they can find a religious context to back it up.

Does that also make it okay for a Celestial Church member to wear white garments to school? Or for an Olumba member to go to school without shoes?


This portion of the constitution like I said is subject to interpretation and can only lead to total chaos.

dederocs:
your fada...thunder fire ur head there.

abdulkayus: d muslims girls hav d right to wear their hijabs anywhere dey are. So u ppl xpect dem to be openin their heads like u ppl abi.
Hypocrites.

Okija_juju:


Seen...

Going by this provision and the interpretation thereof, we can then say that uniforms should be thrown out the window in all aspects of our society... Example: In the Nigerian Army, should a Deeper Lifer join, they are free to replace the military standard issue pants (trousers) with skirts which is what is acceptable according to their religious beliefs and in other words can refuse to be forced to wear one in accordance with their religious beliefs and they also can't be ejected from the army as well because that would be discrimination.. RIGHT!?

Which can also apply to Christian students wearing whatsoever they like to school as long as they can find a religious context to back it up.

Does that also make it okay for a Celestial Church member to wear white garments to school? Or for an Olumba member to go to school without shoes?


This portion of the constitution like I said is subject to interpretation and can only lead to total chaos.

prairie: Yawns.............so much ado over nothing, do not mix state matters with religion, the christians here should show decorum, and for those telling us to fight for Jesus and kill for him, sorry we are not God and so cannnot fight for him, he knows best and all we can do for him is do his will and not to kill supposedly for him, and for those calling us illuminaties may the veils fall of your eyes so that u may see. Dominus vobiscum

InHim4Him: The Nigerian Constitution is been misused in arguments here. It's nothing short of unnecessary distractions. Why can't adherents of the Sango religion wear their charms on their military and police uniforms, or do they not have PERSONAL FREEDOMS? If every nigerian, in the name of PERSONAL FREEDOM comes to public places according to personal inclinations and disposition, what kind of society will we end up having? If Lagos state is 99.99% muslims, what is expected of the minority or what are such statistics insinuating? Adherents of Islam are chronic rebels against order, discipline and common sense all in the name of religion. Or what do you think is responsible for the backwardness of the north. Truth be told: LAGOS STATE IS AT THE VERGE OF DESTRUCTION on the altar of RELIGION. Mark my words.

naptu2:

http://www.ummah.com/forum/showthread.php?46139-Nigerian-Muslims-Welcome-Court-Ruling-on-Hijab

jkross: As a native doctor pikin,can I wear chicken feather and rob white chalk on my face..cos of my believe?

deluckiest:


That's a muslim view point. I can only take your post serious if an independent news confirm your story.

YoungSalute: Living in bondage .. You called it peace ? Well, for your information muslim people...
God has plan to destroy you people very soon. I mean soon. Always creating problems and using some laws to back it. The Saudi you copy take things cool, islam started there. Imagine, secondary school students' asking government to sack someone old to be their grandmother at home.

siddiq202: For those that are unaware, this is one of the reasons that led to the protest

12year-old given 43 strokes of cane over hijab

https://www.nairaland.com/1204244/12-year-old-caned-wearing-hijab-out