The management of the International School, University of Ibadan (UI), has announced readiness to commence an immediate implementation of Court ruling stopping wearing of hijab and headscarf on school uniform on Monday, July 6.
The management, in what it described as important information to parents and guardians, notified them of the court ruling in that direction as well as the plan to begin an immediate enforcement.
The message, which was sent to the parents and guardians’ WhatsApp platform, said the school, which the court has described as a private school, expects all students to comply with the rules and regulations.
The message read: “Following the judgment of the Court of Appeal delivered on Friday, 3 July 2026, declaring The International School, University of Ibadan, a private school, all students are required to comply with the rules and regulations of the school.
“Accordingly, with effect from Monday, 6 July 2026, no student will be allowed to wear a hijab with the school uniform.
“Parents and guardians are kindly requested to ensure that their children comply with this directive. Thank you for your understanding and cooperation.”
The Court of Appeal, in a split two-to-one judgment on Friday, overturned the ruling of the lower court, which had earlier permitted the wearing of hijab as part of the school uniform.