The National Leadership of Muslim Corpers’ Association of Nigeria (MCAN) discredits the recent news going viral that the Director General (DG) of NYSC has banned the usage of Hijab within the scheme.

In the meeting between the National executives of MCAN and NYSC which was held yesterday (Tuesday, 15th of November, 2015 which corresponds to the 12th of Safar, 1437AH). The DG apologised to the female corps who was recently harassed in Benue State because of long Hijab and the entire Muslim umma. Though, he stressed his concern over the evil committed by some confused people who hide under Islam (Suicide bombing).

However, he informed our office that a committee will be formed to look into the hijab issue and create a long lasting solution. This committee shall include at least an MCAN executive to help NYSC agree on the generally acceptable Hijab to be used by Muslim corps member in camp and outside camp.

In this regard, Muslim corps members are to maintain the use of hijab and to also submit to security checks until lasting solutions are provided in the shortest period of time.


Source: http://muslimcorpers.org/notice/ban-hijab-within-nysc-scheme-‘-false-news’