The Federal Ministry of Education has approved the use of corporate/cape size hijab as part of school uniform by female Muslim students in all the 112 Federal Unity Colleges and Federal Science and Technical Colleges.
In a circular signed by the Permanent Secretary, Federal Ministry of Education, Andrew, David Adejo, with no FME/DSSE/US/UNIFORMS/I/, it stated that no student should be compelled to use the corporate/cape size hijab on her uniform against her wish.
The memo reads: “This is to bring to your notice that the Ministry has approved the use of corporate/cape size hijab as part of school uniform by female Muslim students in all the 112 Federal Unity Colleges and Federal Science and Technical Colleges.
“You will recall that the female students have two sets of school uniform which are: Skirt and blouse (blouse, short or long sleeve as the case may be) with a hat or beret; and ii. trousers and kaftan (kaftan below the knee) and a head tie.
“The students can use corporate/cape size hijab on any of the above school uniform. You are also to note that no student should be compelled to use the corporate/cape size hijab on her uniform against her wish,” it stated.
