A storm is blowing through Olabisi Onabanjo University (OOU) after a video hit the internet showing female students being physically checked for bras before entering an exam hall. And yes, you read that right — touched on the chest by female staff. All in the name of enforcing a dress code.
The now-viral video, believed to have been recorded in the Ogun State-based university, shows young women lining up outside an exam venue.
As each girl stepped forward, female staff members appeared to pat their chests to confirm if they were wearing bras. If they passed the check, they were allowed in. If not, they faced being sent away.
People were not smiling. From human rights groups to regular folks on social media, the criticism has been hot. Many called it “outdated,” “disrespectful,” and even “illegal.”
A senior human rights official warned that such unwanted touches could lead to lawsuits. He said, “Unwarranted touches on another person’s body is a violation and could lead to legal action.”
Student Union Defends Policy but Admits It Needs Work
While the university’s top authorities kept quiet, the Students’ Union President, Muizz Olatunji, didn’t waste time responding. He claimed the policy wasn’t new. According to him, it’s part of the university’s rules to create a “distraction-free environment.” However, he did admit things could have been handled better.
Olatunji later posted on X, saying the dress code wasn’t meant to “harass” anyone. He promised the union was already talking with school management about using more “respectful and dignified” methods to enforce the rule.
The dress code, according to him, bans clothing that might “make the same or opposite sex lust after the student in an indecent manner.” No spaghetti tops, no bum shorts, and now, apparently, no bra-free busts either.
Students Speak Out, Say Rules Feel Oppressive
Many students are not buying the explanation. One student, who chose not to be named, said the school acts like a religious institution when it’s not even affiliated with one.
She explained that female students are constantly monitored, especially for what they wear. It’s not just about bras — skirts, trousers, makeup, and even how they wear their hair are all checked regularly.
OOU, which was founded in 1982 as Ogun State University and later renamed after former Governor Olabisi Onabanjo, has long been known for its strict moral rules. But this latest incident may have just crossed the line.
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