“No Bra, No Entry”: Alleged Dress Code Enforcement at Olabisi Onabanjo University Sparks Outrage on Social Media

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A storm of controversy has erupted online following reports that Olabisi Onabanjo University (OOU) is allegedly enforcing a controversial dress code policy barring female students without bras from entering examination halls.

The claims surfaced on X (formerly Twitter) via a post by user @dammiedammie35, which quickly went viral. The tweet alleged that students were being turned away at the gates for not wearing bras as exams commenced on campus.

“OOU said No Bra, No Entry 😭😭😭,” the post read, sparking a heated online debate about bodily autonomy, dress code enforcement, and gender-based discrimination.

While the university has yet to release an official statement confirming or denying the policy, several users have come forward with similar experiences, claiming that security personnel were instructed to enforce the rule at entrances to lecture halls.

Critics of the alleged policy argue that it is both invasive and sexist, targeting female students and policing their bodies under the guise of maintaining “decency.” Many users questioned the relevance of undergarments to academic performance, calling for the university to focus on providing better facilities and academic resources instead.

“This is deeply inappropriate and violates students’ rights,” one commenter wrote. “What someone wears underneath their clothes should not be a barrier to education.”

Others, however, defended the policy, citing the need for “appropriate dressing” within academic environments.

The university community is now divided, with some demanding an immediate reversal of the rule and others urging the administration to clarify the guidelines for acceptable attire during examinations.

As the controversy continues to trend, students and rights groups are calling on OOU’s management to address the allegations publicly and uphold a campus environment that respects both dignity and personal freedoms.