Babcock University Bans Dreadlocks, Beards, Sportswear And Other Outfits

Babcock University reportedly bans students from carry dreadlocks, beards, hair-permits among other clothing in the school environment, this was made public through  In a statement signed by the Vice President for Student Development, Olanivi Arije, describing them as illegal and invalid. This is coming as the institution prepares for its forthcoming examinations

Going further, the school management revealed that  hair-pass tags do not give any student the right to keep unapproved hairstyles on campus. Stating that the use or recognition of hair-pass in any form is now completely outlawed with immediate effect. The University has promised to investigate and discipline any student found presenting or relying on such documents.

The new regulations prohibits male students are barred from keeping voluminous or unkempt hair, beards and dreadlocks, while female students are prohibited from wearing extreme, indecent or inconsistent hairstyles. Other outfits prohibited by the school management includes body-hugging clothes, sleeveless blouses or dresses, sagging trousers, as well as baggy, boot-cut or over-length trousers. Scarves tied to corporate or official academic wear are also restricted at certain times, while outfits such as bubu, danshiki, joggers, sportswear and walk-out wear are banned during stipulated periods.