Female Muslim students of the University of Ibadan International School (ISI) wearing hijab
The Kwara state government has announced the immediate reopening, on Wednesday, of the 10 schools recently shut down over hijab controversy even as the government’s peacebuilding efforts continue. x
This is contained in a statement from the Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Education and Human Capital Development, Mrs Kemi Adeosun.
According to the statement, ”The closure of the schools became necessary to forestall security breaches which may affect lives and properties.
”The government is convinced that its policy to allow willing Muslim schoolgirls to wear their hijab in public schools will lead to sustainable peace and communal harmony anchored on mutual respect and understanding.”
World Hijab Day: Muslim women coalition advocates review of dress code for professionals World Hijab Day: Muslim women coalition advocates review of dress code for professionals
Feb 1, 2021 Barrister Ruqayyah Dindi (right) addressing a press briefing today in Abuja to mark this year s World Hijab Day
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The Coalition of Nigeria Muslim Women, on Monday, advocated a general review of dress code in all professions where uniforms or specific designs are used to enable Muslim women in such professions to wear a hijab without discrimination.
The coalition stated this at a press briefing held at Fou’ad Lababidi Islamic Academy, Abuja, to commemorate the 2021 World Hijab Day, with the theme, #Endhijabophobia.
African Of The Year: Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala
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Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala has been adjudged the ‘2020 African of the Year’. Previous winners have been Rwandan President Paul Kagame (2018) and African Development Bank President Akinwumi Adesina (2019).
Okonjo-Iweala is well-positioned to take on the next big role, transforming Africa and negotiating on the world stage.
About 17 years ago, Dr. Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala challenged Nigeria’s patriarchy by becoming the longest-serving finance minister, the first foreign minister, and most importantly, the first woman to ever hold those positions.
Today, she is on the brink of yet another first, as a finalist to the top post as theseventh Director-General of the World Trade Organization (WTO), a position which will make Okonjo-Iweala the first African and once again the first woman to lead the prestigious trade body.