A group of Muslim youths under the aegis of
Muslim Youths in Da’wah on Tuesday at the
headquarters of the National Youth Service
Corps in Abuja protested against the ban on
the use of hijab by female Muslim corps
members, especially during orientation camps.
But the Director-General of the NYSC,
Brigadier-General, Johnson Olawumi, insisted
on the ban, saying it was “for security
reasons.”
The national coordinator of LMYiD, Luqman
Hassan; and the Deputy Coordinator,
Kamarudeen Adefila, had told the NYSC DG
that a major protest by Muslims was averted
because of the ban on hijab in most
orientation camps.
Hassan told the DG, “We are here to discuss
with you about the incident that happened
recently in various camps across the country.
We have a guiding principle which is based on
the Holy Q’uran. We are all Nigerians and the
principle which guides us is the constitution
and the African Charter on Human rights.
“Members of the NYSC are Nigerians who
have contributed to the development of this
country; female corps members deserve
protection by the NYSC. We don’t believe that
a female corps member putting on hijab has
done any wrong against the Act establishing
the NYSC. So they deserve the respect of the
NYSC. We have travelled far and wide and
visited different camps. Why are the rights of
female corps members being infringed upon.
We are here to register our displeasure.”
“Many Muslim organisations wanted to
protest, but we said wait a while. In fact, we
have to intervene to avoid the situation and if
Muslims march on the streets, it will attract a
lot of negative comments, but people won’t
know why we are protesting,” Adefila had
added.
In his response, Olawumi said, “Under my
leadership, the NYSC will accord respect to
every corps member, irrespective of tribe and
religion. The incident in Benue State was
caused by the use of long hijab. The security
situation in the country is tough. There is the
danger of somebody using hijab for other
reasons.
“There have been cases where young girls put
on hijab and eventually turn to suicide
bombers. Boko Haram members know how to
get at whoever they want as target. That is
why we frown at the wearing of long hijab.
Please call on all your Muslim youths to be
patient and adhere to it, just for a short
period during the camp. We frown at long
hijab because of the security implication.”
The NYSC DG expressed disappointment in the
allegation by the visiting youths.
“Why are you so particular on your alleged
infraction on the rights of youths without
mentioning any one of such on Christian
youths? Produce your evidence, write to us
and I can assure you that we will act fast.
When the incident in Benue State was reported
to us, I swung into action and ensured that
the camp commandant was decamped
immediately. We are not magicians; if you
have any evidence, write to us and we will not
hesitate to act.”
The NYSC Legal Adviser, Ahmed Tijani
Ibrahim, said the incident in Benue State was
under investigation.
He said, “I’m a Muslim and in our camps, I
know that we have treated everybody equally.
You mentioned the fact that you would have
proceeded to protest. Very minor issues could
trigger off mass protest.
“We will see the way forward to this
complaint. I can assure you that the issue will
not be swept under the carpet. The NYSC is
very sensitive to the issue of religion and
immediately we heard of it, we swung into
action and we are on it because issues of
religion are very sensitive.” www.punchng.com/no-wearing-of-hijab-in-nysc-camps-dg-insists/

It's not new. They always say it but find it difficult to implement.


First come first serve. Oya serve me my jollof as I b first to comment.

Good move...
but i thought these hijab wearers re graduates?
Did they want to tell me that boko haram is not using any of their girls putting on hijab for suicide bombers
Do they wants to scatter the camp that took so many years to builts in nigeria Or do they wants other graduates from east,west and south to die for nothing or become a victim of circumstances.
The temporary decisions/law that put an end to hijab wearers is for the main time but not permanent.They took that decision for security reasons.
all the muslim hijabs should stop protesting and understand the situation on ground cos it s for security reasons except you want the government to create your own NYSC camps

Pls stay in your villages if you cannot put on trousers or skirts that will bring out your beauty and fine legs.

Anh anh, enough is enough jareh..must you lived all your life as a traditionist or islamist
Obey the law/decisions taking to protects other citizens of nigeria.

thank q

Nigerian Muslim will never allow that... E too sure


Take Note DG: you can ban the long Hijab not the short types

eightsin:
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just dot? is that a comment?

In lilah waina ilehin rajiun may Almighty Allah come to the aid of all muslima

personal59:
In lilah waina ilehin rajiun may Almighty Allah come to the aid of all muslima

HE should first come to the aid of boko haram, killing people in the name of Allah.

Can somebody tell us what happened in Benue?

biafranking:
just dot? is that a comment?

Lol... will be bck to comment

Yes oo, make pesiN no come bomb us And our children..

[quote author=personal59 post=40377565]In lilah waina ilehin rajiun pls who die again from this your citation

This will be hard for the muslims to swallow... So pretty soon... The DG will be sacked or be sent on a compulsory retirement.

Sentiment aside our security first

eightsin:


Lol... will be bck to comment

ok i understand..you will comment when it get to frontpage abi.? Maybe lalasticlara is not aware of this thread man..

You have to voke him


On the topic.. But those muslim hijab. Some re beautiful with fine legs.. They will be covering their face and legs for what reasons? Kwanu'
No hijab infact if they cannot put on nysc long trousers. We will do skirts for them.

[quote author=bewla post=40377924][/quote]
Is not use only if someone died is also used when something u don't like happen