JAMB Confirms Hijab Not Required for Registration
The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) issued a clarification stating that candidates are not required to remove their hijab during the registration process. This clarification came after a video surfaced on social media, showing a candidate at Babcock University being instructed to remove her hijab for a photograph, raising concerns about potential discrimination against Muslim candidates.
JAMB explained that while candidates must have their ears visible for biometric photo capture, this does not necessitate the removal of hijab. The board emphasized that this requirement is a standard global practice for capturing images for international passports and visas.
JAMB urged the public to avoid spreading misleading information and confirmed their commitment to respecting the religious beliefs of all candidates, regardless of their background.
Plus234Feed summary based on reporting from This Day. Read the original report below.
Read full article
Continue on This Day
Get the week in one email
Top stories, NPFL results, the naira — every Friday morning. Free, one email a week.
Related Stories
JAMB Clarifies Hijab Policy After Viral ABUAD Video
JAMB Dismisses Claims of University Students Being Barred from 2026 UTME Registration
JAMB Confirms No Increase in UTME Registration Fees
JAMB Requires University Students to Declare Matriculation Status for UTME Registration
JAMB Sets Conditions for UTME Candidates to Disclose Matriculation Status
JAMB Confirms No Increase in 2026 UTME Fees
Get Plus234Feed on messaging apps
Same headlines, delivered where you already scroll.
