An Osun State High Court, sitting in Osogbo, the state capital on yesterday ruled in favour of use of hijab for female Muslim pupils in public schools.
Delivering the judgment in the suit filed by the Osun State Muslim Community to compel the state government to approve the use of hijab in public schools, the presiding judge, Justice Jide Falola, ordered that wearing hijab was part of the fundamental rights of female Muslim pupils.
Justice Falola cited section 38 (1) of the Nigerian constitution which stipulated the right of every individual to practice their religion in tandem to their religious faith.
As early as 7.00 am, security agents, including the police, men of the Department of the State Service (DSS) were deployed to the court to prevent break down of law and order.
Counsel to the Muslim community, Mr. Kazeem Odedeji, described the judgment as well deserved.
In his reaction, counsel to the state chapter of Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN), Mr. Femi Ayandokun, said his client would appeal the judgement after proper consultation.
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