Educational Insights2 min read2026-04-09

Hijab Outrage: UI Secondary School Accused of Forcing Removal

Muslim organisations have expressed outrage following reports that students at the International School, University of Ibadan (ISI), were allegedly forced to remove their hijabs. The incident, which occurred on Thursday, November...

Azeez

Azeez

9 Apr 2026

Hijab Outrage: UI Secondary School Accused of Forcing Removal
Key takeaways
  • Muslim organisations have expressed outrage following reports that students at the International School, University of Ibadan (ISI), were allegedly forced to remove their hijabs.
  • The incident, which occurred on Thursday, November 15, 2018, saw girls barred from entering the school for wearing the religious head covering.
  • Multiple social media reports indicated that the school management compelled students to remove their hijabs, even outside school premises, over Wednesday and Thursday.

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