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Postgraduate Updates2 min read2026-04-27

Lagos Schools: Muslim Girls Face Hijab Harassment

An open letter has been sent to Governor Akinwunmi Ambode of Lagos State, drawing his attention to the persistent harassment of Muslim girls in secondary schools across the state. The letter emphasizes the Governor's commitment to...

Azeez

Azeez

27 Apr 2026

Lagos Schools: Muslim Girls Face Hijab Harassment
Key takeaways
  • An open letter has been sent to Governor Akinwunmi Ambode of Lagos State, drawing his attention to the persistent harassment of Muslim girls in secondary schools across the state.
  • The letter emphasizes the Governor's commitment to human rights as guaranteed by the Nigerian constitution.
  • In July 2016, the Court of Appeal in Lagos, through a full Constitutional Panel, unequivocally ruled that willing Muslim female students have the right to wear the Hijab on their school uniforms.

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