A viral video has sparked outrage online and on campus, showing female students at Olabisi Onabanjo University (OOU) being checked for bras before entering an examination hall. The incident has been widely condemned as a form of harassment and a misplacement of academic priorities.
Students have expressed frustration and embarrassment over the practice, which they say is enforced during exams. The university's Student Union Government has engaged with the school management over the issue, urging alternative approaches to addressing indecent dressing.
While the union president Muizz Olatunji emphasized the importance of dressing modestly and adhering to the institution's dress code policy, many have criticized the university's method of enforcing the rule. Social media users have lambasted the practice, questioning the priorities of the university and the manner in which the checks are conducted.
Some have called out the hypocrisy, highlighting the contrast between the university's strict dress code enforcement and alleged instances of lecturers demanding sex for grades. The incident has ignited a heated debate about the university's values and priorities.