A viral video circulating on social media has drawn widespread criticism and sparked a national conversation following the enforcement of a controversial “no bra, no examination” policy at Olabisi Onabanjo University (OOU) in Ogun State.
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In the now widely shared 10-second clip posted on X (formerly Twitter), female students believed to be from the institution were seen standing in line while officials allegedly frisked their chests to determine whether they were wearing bras before allowing them into examination halls.
While the university management has yet to issue an official statement, the footage has ignited a firestorm of reactions online, with many Nigerians expressing concern over the policy’s implications for student rights and bodily autonomy.
Some viewers described the policy as a violation of privacy and an example of institutional overreach, accusing the university of focusing on moral policing rather than addressing core academic issues.
“This is deeply disturbing and humiliating. There are better ways to enforce dress codes without subjecting students to such demeaning treatment,” one X user posted.
However, others supported the move, suggesting that it could serve as a disciplinary measure to discourage indecent dressing on campus.
“I support the university. Rules are rules. You can’t enter the exam hall looking inappropriate — it’s an academic environment,” another user countered.
The president of the OOU Students’ Union also weighed in on the controversy, expressing concern about the methods used to enforce the policy. He called on the school administration to reconsider its approach and adopt a more respectful and student-friendly strategy.
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While the university is known to have a dress code policy, the latest enforcement appears to mark a new and controversial development in how it is applied, particularly during examination periods.
As of press time, the university had not confirmed whether the video was recorded on its campus or officially sanctioned the conduct seen in the clip.
Lawyers and human rights advocates have also begun commenting on the incident, warning that policies that involve physical checks of students’ bodies could amount to assault and potentially violate constitutional protections.
The incident adds to a growing list of recent debates on university dress codes and student freedoms in Nigeria’s higher education institutions.
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