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The Digest:

Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU) has announced new dress codes for its students, setting clear boundaries on what is considered appropriate attire on campus. The rules, shared in a circulating circular, also outline severe penalties for violations, including rustication.


Key Points:
  • The new dress code includes restrictions on “sexually provocative” clothing, backless outfits, transparent wear, off-shoulder tops, bomb shorts, and dreadlocks.
  • Students found violating the dress code will face punishments such as rustication, which has caused a stir among students.
  • The dress code also prohibits public displays of affection like hugging and kissing of the opposite sex.
  • Students have taken to social media, joking about the new restrictions, with some calling for uniforms to be provided or weekly hairstyle regulations for female students.
  • Many students question whether these rules address actual academic needs, suggesting that cultural practices are being enforced rather than focusing on education quality.
  • Some students have drawn comparisons to universities abroad, pointing out that issues like dress codes seem outdated in modern education.
  • The new policy has sparked discussions on whether cultural regulations are essential in modern education or if they distract from academic advancement.

While the university’s dress code aims to maintain discipline, many feel that these rules are outdated and fail to address more pressing concerns like improving education quality. Students are divided on whether the regulations are necessary or an overreach.


Sources: Nairaland, X/thegreatestife


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