The Appeal Court in Ibadan reinstated a ban on hijabs in private schools, ruling that students must comply with school dress codes. The decision affects the International School at the University of Ibadan, which will enforce the ban starting July 6, 2026.
ISI Muslim Parents Forum plans to challenge a Supreme Court ruling that upheld a hijab ban for female Muslim students at the University of Ibadan International School. The court's decision followed a seven-year legal battle, concluding with a 2-1 ruling favoring the school.
The Court of Appeal in Ibadan overturned a previous Oyo State High Court ruling that allowed Muslim students to wear hijabs at the University of Ibadan's International School, citing that the school is a private institution and not subject to public school regulations.
