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Kwara State Government Reopens School, Allows Muslim Schoolgirls to Wear Hijab

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The Kwara State Government has ordered the reopening of Oyun Baptist High School Ijagbo, which was closed three months ago following a crisis over the wearing of hijab. The school will reopen on June 3, 2022, and the government has stated that Muslim schoolgirls are allowed to wear the hijab in all public schools, including Oyun Baptist High School. The decision follows the death of one person and injuries sustained by many during the clashes between Muslims and Christians over the alleged refusal by the school management to allow hijab. The government has also set up a committee to address pending issues related to the disturbance.

Key Takeaways:

  • The Kwara State Government has ordered the reopening of Oyun Baptist High School Ijagbo, which was closed three months ago due to a crisis over the wearing of hijab.
  • The school will reopen on June 3, 2022, and Muslim schoolgirls will be allowed to wear the hijab in all public schools, including Oyun Baptist High School.
  • One person was killed and many others injured during the clashes between Muslims and Christians over the alleged refusal by the school management to allow hijab.
  • The government has set up a committee of inquiry to look into the issue and address pending issues related to the disturbance.
  • The school's reopening is part of the government's multi-prong approaches to return normalcy to the school.
  • Stakeholders in the area are urged to give peace a chance and respect the law, and the government will not hesitate to shut the school again if anything threatens the safety of the school children.
  • The ministry welcomes back all students to school and urges them to maximize their time in the classrooms, while the relevant authorities will help them to fill any gaps.

Statistics:

  • 1 person was killed during the clashes between Muslims and Christians over the wearing of hijab.
  • The school was closed for nearly 3 months prior to the reopening order.
  • The government has set up a committee of inquiry to address pending issues related to the disturbance.
  • The school is expected to reopen on June 3, 2022.
  • Muslim schoolgirls are allowed to wear the hijab in all public schools, including Oyun Baptist High School.

Sources:

  • Kwara State Government statement signed by Mrs. Mary Kemi Adeosun, Permanent Secretary of the state Ministry of Education.

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