When asked whether she was aware of rules and regulations that guide against the use of Hijab at the ceremony, she said there was none, stressing that it was merely based on conventions.

“There is nothing like that (laws preventing the use of Hijab),” she told PREMIUM TIMES. “When you ask them too, they tell you it is convention; that that is how it is done and it has to remain like that.”

Asked what motivated her to take the decision, she explained that she wanted to change the narrative and give Muslim sisters the rights to express their constitutional rights as enshrined in the constitution.

“I knew that was what was going to happen,” she said of the consequences of her decision. She, however, said she remained resolute in her convictions to speak for the recognition of rights of female Muslim law graduates.

rifasenate11:
she made a point. though I am not a Muslim, I like her convictions and stance to get decisions, it's benefits will be made known in the near future.

But most importantly, I am proud for her as a youth beacuse, it's this kind of mindset that we need from the youths to unseat this generation of corrupt leaders that we have. the youths must attack the politicians with fierce and brute confrontations so that our country will be better , especially these young lawmakers.. so she have my full support ..

Stop the Religious Bias against Hijab in the Nigerian Law profession

The constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria allows people the right to life, to association, religion among others. This is supreme and allows people to live fairly and happily with one another.

The Nigerian Law profession thinks otherwise - they need people to think their way, to walk their way, to look their way and talk what they want. They force people to abandon their religion in order to be called "barristers". At every year "call to bar", they ask Muslim ladies who have never exposed their hairs all their lives to remove their hijabs - before they can be allowed to practice Law in the country.

In most Nigerian courts, hijab is not allowed in court, albeit, imported wigs can be worn. This has affected the career of so many Muslim ladies who have gone to law college for 5 years, another 1 year in Law school but have not been allowed to practice until they abandon their religion.

This petition seeks to end this unconstitutional behaviour by the custodians of the constitution, and seeks to call the "body of benchers" to book, end the forced removal of modest dressing before Law can be practised and seeks a free, fair and equal treatment to all persons irrespective of age, sex, religion or nationality.
This petition will be delivered to:

United Nations
Organization of Islamic Corporation
H.E. Dr. Yousef bin Ahmad Al-Othaimeen
Attorney General of the Federation
Justice Abubakar Malami (SAN)
UN High Commisioner for Human Rights - Rupert Colville
Organization of Islamic Corporation - Dr Dodik Ariyanto

Letter to
United Nations
Organization of Islamic Corporation H.E. Dr. Yousef bin Ahmad Al-Othaimeen
Attorney General of the Federation Justice Abubakar Malami (SAN)
UN High Commisioner for Human Rights Rupert Colville
Organization of Islamic Corporation Dr Dodik Ariyanto

Dear Sir,

We seek your help to stop the religious bias against Muslim ladies by the Law profession. We seek you to use your office to ensure that all people, irrespective of their age, religion, sex or tribe can compete freely and fairly in the profession.

Year in Year Out, Muslim Ladies have been barred from practicing Law because they simply refuse to remove their hijabs. At the entrance to the call to bar ceremony, they are embarrassed and forced to remove their modest coverings, or else cease to be lawyers for life.

This is inconsistent with the provisions of the constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria which provides right to life, to religion, to association, and to happy living.

We need you to challenge this sentimental age-old decision by the Nigerian Lawyers and usher in an era where nobody is brutalized by virtue of his religion. This will once again ignite hope in the minds of young Nigerians.

Esseite:


And this is the kind of fierce and brute confrontation we need? It should be channeled into proper avenues and not plain stupid.

Esseite:
Muric should employ her, not all lawyers are practising..

This would further divide the already tensed divided country, cant some people let sleeping dogs lie? Its bad enough we dont have so many common grounds as we use to in this country, now we want to erode what is left.

They should note that when CAN and other associations decide to raise issues then we are already at the dogs.

rifasenate11:


Brother, you don't get it.. for the sake of the youths of Nigeria, if we can all be resolute like this little girl on not to become political underdogs and thugs for politicians and to maintain it even if we are facing attacks from these politicians. our country will be a better place and our government will know the true task of been elected at the first place and not tonsee it as an avenue to enrich themselves with policies that kills the young age in Nigeria.

oyb:
you can sign here

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bigtt76:
Nonsense.... How many Muslim women have been stopped from practice cause of hijab? A justice of the Supreme Court of Nigeria is a female and a Muslim (Justice Kekere-Ekun). This is just a Kwara girls thing

Was she the only Muslim woman called to the bar that day? Why didn't the other chose to wear hijab? I won't lie, they look good in the hijab but I hate it when you try to prove you being victimized cause of your religious or tribal background.just obey the rules of engagement!

i am very proud of this lady. this is how Rosa parks also refused to move to the back of the bus.that was also 'convention' and 'the way it is done' i can also remember the reactions of entitled whites then. not so much different from our christian brothers who are coming up with absurdities like a presidents daughter refused to challenge the status quo

oyb:


raise what issues? what is the big deal about a woman covering her hair and neck in a working environment? do you actually work?
i work in corporate nigeria and i have been working for over 15 years and i have met professional women from different jobs wearing hijabs with no issue whatsoever.

Esseite:


I have worked more than 15 years in both nigeria and outside, most practise same type of english law. Now the english law itself is a sign of equity and equality and should prohibit political, philosophical and regious leanings

Also note.. most businesses are trying to stand deviod of unneccessary distractions of the above mentioned as a sign of equity and equality in transactions..

Flyingngel:
She just want to be popular. So many things that is affecting the lowest of the lowest in society are there,she will not dare do it. She decided on this one because MURIC are always on the look out for thing relating to Islam to cause confusion.

oyb:


raise what issues? what is the big deal about a woman covering her hair and neck in a working environment? do you actually work?
i work in corporate nigeria and i have been working for over 15 years and i have met professional women from different jobs wearing hijabs with no issue whatsoever.

oyb:






i am very proud of this lady. this is how Rosa parks also refused to move to the back of the bus.that was also 'convention' and 'the way it is done' i can also remember the reactions of entitled whites then. not so much different from our christian brothers who are coming up with absurdities like a presidents daughter refused to challenge the status quo

kudos to this lady for bringing this out into the open. you do not have to be from the elite to stand up for your convictions

there will now be a proper debate devoid of ridiculous 'render unto ceasar arguments'

it is the same way that female lawyers in nigeria are forced to wear skirts over trousers. that too is 'convention' and 'the way it is done'.

women in corporate nigeria, business, medicine, engineering, wear hijab in professional and working environments and there is no issue. legal practitioners are not any different.

Esseite:


I have worked more than 15 years in both nigeria and outside, most practise same type of english law. Now the english law itself is a sign of equity and equality and should prohibit political, philosophical and regious leanings

Also note.. most businesses are trying to stand deviod of unneccessary distractions of the above mentioned as a sign of equity and equality in transactions..

A woman wearing a hijab. A man with a turban. A recent graduate wearing a crucifix. An older man wearing a yarmulke. All of these people will need to leave their religious garb at the door when getting to work, according to a new ruling by the Court of Justice of the European Union (CJEU). GrowthBusiness speaks to leading UK legal experts to separate fact from hype.

“Employers will be reassured that neutral dress code policies will be lawful, provided that any ban on political, philosophical and religious symbols worn in the workplace is based on a general company rule, rather than on stereotypes or prejudices. However, an individual’s right to manifest their religious beliefs under the European Convention on Human Rights should also be taken into account,” says Nicola Ihnatowicz, employment partner at law firm Trowers & Hamlins LLP.

As a matter of good practice employers should ensure that they avoid dress codes that restrict an employee’s right to wear things associated with their religious beliefs, Ihnatowicz says. “If there is a prohibition within a dress code then it will be up to employers to ensure that the balance between the reason for the prohibition and the disadvantage to the employee is properly considered.”