Undergraduate Updates2 min read2026-04-13

MSSN Demands Jail for Hijab Rights Violators in Schools

The Muslim Students Society of Nigeria (MSSN) has issued a strong call for the sacking and imprisonment of school officials found violating the Supreme Court's ruling on the use of the hijab in educational institutions. The organi...

Azeez

Azeez

13 Apr 2026

MSSN Demands Jail for Hijab Rights Violators in Schools
Key takeaways
  • The Muslim Students Society of Nigeria (MSSN) has issued a strong call for the sacking and imprisonment of school officials found violating the Supreme Court's ruling on the use of the hijab in educational institutions.
  • The organization also encouraged its members to confidently wear the hijab to school, despite facing harassment and victimisation in some schools.
  • Azeezah Gidigbih, the female president of the MSSN Lagos State Area Unit, made these statements during her 2023 World Hijab Day address.

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