House Of Reps Wades In Over Hijab Controversy

The House of Representatives on Tuesday mandated a joint committee to investigate the controversy surrounding why a graduate of law was barred from the call-to-bar ceremony for insisting on wearing the hijab.

Firdaus Amasa, a graduate from the University of Ilorin, the affected person was denied entry into the International Conference Centre, Abuja, last week Wednesday.

In a motion of urgent public importance raised by Danburan Nuhu (Kano – APC), he alleged that the rights of Ms. Amasa had been violated.

The investigation was referred to committees on justice and federal judiciary. The committee on justice is chaired by Razak Atunwa (Kwara – APC) while judiciary is chaired by Aminu
Shagari (Sokoto – APC).

The committee is expected to submit its report in two weeks and come up with appropriate recommendations to guide the House to reach a decision on the matter.