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By Mon Feb 01 2021 A coalition of 15 Muslim organizations in Nigeria on Monday cried out over continued harassment of women in Hijab, saying many of them were denied registration at places such as NIN registration centres, UTME, banks and other data capturing centers. They however urged government agencies, private organizations and schools to desist from harassing and molesting women in hijab, saying federal and state government as well as the constitution of Nigeria has permitted the use of hijab. In a joint press conference on Monday to commemorate the world hijab day every February 1, the coalition hinted that throughout the month of February, there are plans to raise 1 million voices on social media to end hijabophobia. ....
WHD 2021: Coalition decries discrimination against hijab-wearing Muslims Sodiq Oyeleke A coalition of 15 Muslim organisations in Nigeria has urged the President, Major General Muhammadu Buhari (retd.), and governors to end discrimination against Muslims for wearing hijab (Islamic headscarf). The coalition alleged that female Muslims were discriminated against during registration for National Identity Management Commission and Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination. The coalition made this known during a press conference to commemorate World Hijab Day at Alausa Secretariat Mosque, Ikeja on Monday. Addressing the press conference on behalf of the coalition, the convener of Hijab Rights Advocacy Group, Mutiat Orolu, said, “To deny any Muslim Woman or girl who so desires to wear the Hijab from doing so is discriminatory. ....