umm hussain
Junior Member
Pupils to observe Islamic dress
04/05/2007 21:13 - (SA)
Kano - Authorities in the most populous state in northern Nigeria have made it compulsory for pupils in all schools in the state to abide by an Islamic dress code.
"All private schools in the state are hereby directed to ensure their pupils observe the dress code in accordance with the tradition and beliefs of our people," said Kano governor Ibrahim Shekarau late on Thursday in the state capital.
"This is in line with our resolve to bring about a positive change in the attitude of our students and to strengthen their morality," Shekarau told a large crowed of veiled schoolgirls.
"We do not expect any private school in this state to fail in this regard", said Shekarau without giving details about penalties.
State schools in Kano have been obliged to follow a Muslim dress code since 2003 when Shekarau was elected on the strength of his promise to implement a stricter version of the Islamic Sharia legal system.
Under the dress code school girls wear a kaftan and trousers or long skirts with a veil and boys wear a kaftan and trousers with a cap.
Many in private schools
Among the more than 2 000 private schools in the state a large number are Islamic, many are mixed with both Muslim and Christian students and a small minority are run by Christians.
Owing to the low standard of education in state-run schools, many parents send their children to private schools.
Between 90% and 95% of the population of Kano state are estimated to be Muslims, and most of the remainder Christians.
04/05/2007 21:13 - (SA)
Kano - Authorities in the most populous state in northern Nigeria have made it compulsory for pupils in all schools in the state to abide by an Islamic dress code.
"All private schools in the state are hereby directed to ensure their pupils observe the dress code in accordance with the tradition and beliefs of our people," said Kano governor Ibrahim Shekarau late on Thursday in the state capital.
"This is in line with our resolve to bring about a positive change in the attitude of our students and to strengthen their morality," Shekarau told a large crowed of veiled schoolgirls.
"We do not expect any private school in this state to fail in this regard", said Shekarau without giving details about penalties.
State schools in Kano have been obliged to follow a Muslim dress code since 2003 when Shekarau was elected on the strength of his promise to implement a stricter version of the Islamic Sharia legal system.
Under the dress code school girls wear a kaftan and trousers or long skirts with a veil and boys wear a kaftan and trousers with a cap.
Many in private schools
Among the more than 2 000 private schools in the state a large number are Islamic, many are mixed with both Muslim and Christian students and a small minority are run by Christians.
Owing to the low standard of education in state-run schools, many parents send their children to private schools.
Between 90% and 95% of the population of Kano state are estimated to be Muslims, and most of the remainder Christians.