Nigerian University’s Bra-Checking Exam Rule Sparks Outrage
Olabisi Onabanjo University in Nigeria is facing widespread condemnation for a policy requiring female students to undergo physical checks for bras before exams. A viral video depicts female staff touching students’ chests to enforce the dress code, which a student leader defended as maintaining a distraction-free environment, though acknowledging the need for alternative enforcement methods. Critics, including a human rights group, have condemned the practice as a violation of students’ rights and likened it to sexual assault. The university’s student union president stated the policy aims for a respectful environment, but is exploring alternative approaches to enforcing modesty guidelines.
John Q. Hosedrinker