The last is yet to be heard about the controversy surrounding the attempt to have Muslim students wear hijab at the University of Ibadan International School.
The matter, which has been a subject of protest and court case, has returned to consciousness of stakeholders as the school authorities have suspended a pupil, Miss Ikhlass Olasubomi Badiru, for reportedly wearing the islamic dress to school in July.
The suspension letter was signed by the Principal of the school, Phebean Olowe, on Monday, 30th September 2019.
It stated that Iklass was told that the two weeks suspension takes effect from 7th till 18th October, 2019.
it reads: “At the meeting of the Students Disciplinary Committee (SDC) looking into students’ misconduct held on Wednesday 28th August, 2019, you were found guilty of act of impudence to school authority.
“Your action contravenes the school’s rules and regulations. Therefore, you are to serve two weeks full suspension effective from 7th September 2019 to 18th September, 2019.
“Also, you and your parents shall be expected to report to the counsellor on Monday 21st October 2019 to present a written undertaking to the school to obey rules and regulations throughout your remaining days on the school.”
