OAU Prohibits Hugging, Lap Sitting, Tattoos, and More within Campus Premises


The Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU), Ile-Ife, has taken a stand against immorality and indecent dressing on campus by enforcing a set of regulations. This includes prohibiting public displays of affection, such as hugging and kissing between individuals of different sexes, wearing revealing clothing, getting tattoos, and other suggestive appearances.

Furthermore, the university has banned opposite-sex students from sitting on each other’s laps and advised against wearing any clothing or accessories that obscure the face. The revised student handbook now also dictates strict dress codes, prohibiting items such as micro/mini dresses, backless clothing, transparent clothing, off-the-shoulder clothing, bum shorts, tattered jeans, and dreadlocks for both male and female students.

Additional regulations include forbidding sagging pants or knickers for all genders, hair braiding for men, multiple facial or body piercings, crop tops or caps, tattoos or other permanent markings for men, multicolored braids for women, haircuts with designs, and T-shirts with vulgar or immoral messages. The university administration has warned that male students must maintain neat, uncolored hair, avoid heavy makeup, and wear clean and well-kept clothing.

According to the school, students found to be in violation of these dress codes could face severe consequences, such as expulsion for two semesters. This applies to those with colored hairstyles, hair braids for men, or flamboyant hairstyles for men. Students engaging in inappropriate physical contact, such as sitting on the laps of individuals of the opposite sex, touching, kissing, or hugging, can also face expulsion for two semesters.

While emphasizing the importance of maintaining neat and natural hair for male students, the university has clearly outlined its commitment to upholding stringent regulations regarding appearance and conduct on campus.


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