UI INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL SUFFERS ANOTHER SETBACK AS COURT REJECTS HIJAB BAN APPEAL
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GREATRIBUNTVNEWS–International School Ibadan (ISI), University of Ibadan, has lost its appeal to ban hijab-wearing by female Muslim students for the second time in six months ¹. On Tuesday, Justice Moshood Isola struck out the school’s application for stay of execution, citing lack of jurisdiction and merit ¹. This decision upholds the May 22, 2024, judgment granting Muslim students the right to wear hijab as part of their school uniform [1).
Court Ruling:
Justice Ishola declared that entertaining the application would amount to judicial impertinence, as the appeal court has already assigned a suit number (CA/IB/345/2024) ¹. The court lacks jurisdiction to rule on a matter pending at the appeal court [1).
Reactions:
– ISI Muslim Parents Forum Chairman, Abdur-Rahman Balogun: Described the judgment as a welcome development, promoting harmony and inclusivity among students .
– MURIC Ambassador, Mallam Ibrahim Agunbiade: Urged the school management to abide by the High Court’s judgment and emulate other international schools .
This ruling reaffirms the fundamental human rights of Muslim students to wear hijab in school, ensuring a more inclusive and diverse educational environment
