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[quote author= Premium times]An Ikeja High Court on Friday upheld the ban on the wearing of Hijab (Muslim head scarf) in public primary and secondary schools in Lagos state.

Justice Modupe Onyeabor dismissed the suit instituted against the Lagos State Government by two 12-year old girls under the aegis of the Muslim Students Society of Nigeria, Lagos State Area Unit.

The government had banned the use of Hijab on the argument that it was not part of the approved school uniform for pupils.

Following the ban, the students filed the suit on May 27, 2013, seeking redress and asked the court to declare the ban as a violation of their rights to freedom of thought, religion and education.

In her judgment, Ms. Onyeabor held that the prohibition of the wearing of Hijab over school uniforms within and outside the premises of public schools was not discriminatory.

According to her, the ban does not violate sections 38 and 42 of the 1999 Constitution as claimed by the plaintiffs.

The judge said Section 10 of the Constitution made Nigeria a secular state and that government must maintain neutrality at all times.

Ms. Onyeabor said the government, therefore, had a duty to preserve the secular nature of the institutions concerned as argued by the Lagos State Solicitor-General, Lawal Pedro, a Senior Advocate of Nigeria, SAN.

She noted that since the public schools were being funded by the government, it was therefore competent to issue dress codes and other guidelines to the students.

According to her, the use of uniforms engenders uniformity and encourages students to pursue their mutual academic aspirations without recourse to religious or any other affiliations.

The judge, however, observed that the uniformity sought by the government in the issuance of the dress code would be destroyed, should the prayers of the plaintiffs be granted.

“The non-Hijab wearing students will feel inferior to those who are putting on Hijab.

“The values of plurality and the respect for the rights of others who have subscribed to a non-faith based educational system cannot be breached.

“In that effect, the issue is resolved in favour of the respondents and the suit is accordingly dismissed,” Ms. Onyeabor said.

Reacting to the judgment, the plaintiffs’ counsel, Gani Adetola-Kazeem, said his clients would file an appeal against the judgment.

“Well the court has spoken but there are still very many issues to be considered which invariably means that we will appeal the judgment.

“We are simply not satisfied with the court decision.

“The angle through which the court has looked at the issue is quite at variance with the provisions of the constitution. We will definitely appeal” he said.
(NAN)[/quote]https://www.premiumtimesng.com/news/top-news/169658-court-upholds-ban-on-use-of-hijab-in-lagos-public-schools.html

Why Should They Be Wearing Hijab To School When It Is Not Part Of Their Uniform?

Ok

pontirock:
Why Should They Be Wearing Hijab To School When It Is Not Part Of Their Uniform?

It may not be part of their uniform but its part of the gradual Islamisation of Nigeria.

In the Nigerian Constitution, Shariah is mentioned 73 times, Grand Khadi 54 times, Islam 28 times , Muslims 10 times but not a single mention of Christ, Christian, Christianity or church.

Vote Bukohari for total annihilation of Christendom.

Imagine the two 12 year girls saying they will appeal the judgement. Whoever is using the girls should show his or her face.

Say no to hijab.

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No hijab, no vote!
simples.
we cannot come out of purdah.

tit:
No hijab, no vote!
simples.
we cannot come out of purdah.

den stay at home

I feel for those kids under 3yrs old wearing hijab in the heat of the sun. Its total slavery. What does it have to do with their school uniforms. Please ban it totally from all schools in the 36 states and set the children free from this bondage. They can wear it anywhere else and remain in it butnot in schools.

tit:
No hijab, no vote!
simples.
we cannot come out of purdah.

Go to bed! I have no doubt when you wake up you will edit this post! You're definitely feeling sleepy

Ok

Wow! So we still have some sensible judges in this
country!! Thank God for this judge who did not
allow sentiment to becloud her sense of judgment.

Fantastic judgment! Any parent who wants their
kids to wear hijab should send them to private
Islamic schools. Simple!

the suit instituted
against the Lagos State Government by two 12-year old
girls

12yrs indeed!
Moonlight tales.

Just observin oo, dis is anoda "drama" unfolding.

that doesnt stop us from voting out GEJ come 2015

Nawar o!

Na wa o... I think its high tym muslims started springing up more schools from nursery to university where the muslim students can fully follow the teachings of the prophet...
I don't blame govts for banning hijab.. We all know who pioneered most of govt schools... Aint they christain missionaries?

Thank God

Whats the essence of the Hijab?? why r dis pple still dwelling in d past

What purpose does hijab serve in educating kids in school? Some people just take things to the extreme... Nobody is forcing anybody to totally stop wearing hijab but not in secular school... If this is allowed to stay, then the traditional parents also can send their children to school in masquerade attire ...kudos to the judge



Last bomb: We, Nigerians, should stop viewing issues or policies with religious sentiments... We(most of us) always pretend to be religious while the moral decadence is high ...

hm

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thumbs up to the judge...make i hear sa na those children file the suit...pikin wey no evn like the thing sef..

kaposky:
I feel for those kids under 3yrs old wearing hijab in the heat of the sun. Its total slavery. What does it have to do with their school uniforms. Please ban it totally from all schools in the 36 states and set the children free from this bondage. They can wear it anywhere else and remain in it butnot in schools.

Think

I promise I'll comment tomorrow, I have to sleep now.

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#NoToHijab

Hisses

Mogidi:
It may not be part of their uniform but its part of the gradual Islamisation of Nigeria.

Here it is. The most idiotic thing av read all day

Dis kind shit
https://wapkaimage.com/400827/400827576_71b0249d49.jpg
Oga Osama! Abeg, take am easy!

wetin upheld means... Them stop am?