Christians in Kwara State, on Wednesday rejected the
government’s decision to reopen schools which were previously shut down over
hijab crisis.
Recall that the state government on Tuesday night ordered
the reopening of the affected schools, stating that its decision to permit
willing Muslim schoolgirls to wear their hijab in public schools “will lead to
sustainable peace and communal harmony anchored on mutual respect and
understanding.”
The governor, in a statement which was issues by the state
Ministry of Education, cited other states with similar cases where willing
students are allowed to use their hijabs.
However, some students and teachers who resumed for classes on Wednesday following the governor’s order, were reportedly denied entrance into the school premises.
It was also gathered that some Christian teachers and
management staff were seen displaying placards in protest to express their
displeasure over the government’s decision.
About ten schools owned by different Church denominations
had rejected the use of hijab in their various schools.
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