The Digest:
Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU) has clarified that the dress code circulating on social media is still under review and has not been approved by the university council. The draft proposes bans on certain hairstyles, attire, and accessories for male and female students.
Key Points:
- A circulating dress code suggests banning dreadlocks, heavy makeup, nose rings, and certain clothing items, such as bomber shorts, tattered jeans, and skimpy dresses.
- Violations could lead to rustication for one or two semesters.
- The university spokesperson confirmed that the dress code is still under review and has not been finalised.
- The dress code aims to ensure decency in students' dressing, aligned with academic and moral values.
- The Students’ Union has rejected the dress code, calling it archaic and infringing on personal liberties.
- The union has urged the university to remove punitive measures, emphasizing students' right to express their individuality.
- The university management promises to make the final dress code public once it is finalized.
OAU's management has distanced itself from the circulating draft dress code and assured students that it’s still under review. Despite the management's stance, the proposal has sparked backlash from students who argue it infringes on their freedoms.
Sources: Premium Times
