Olabisi Onabanjo University (OOU), located in Ogun State, has come under intense public scrutiny following the circulation of a controversial video that allegedly captures university officials enforcing a “no bra, no examination” policy.
The 10-second video, which surfaced on X (formerly Twitter) on Tuesday, shows a line of female students being physically inspected before being granted access to the examination hall. In the footage, university officials appear to be checking the students' chests—allegedly to ensure they are wearing bras.
The clip has ignited a nationwide uproar, triggering a fierce debate on social media. While a handful of commenters defended the act as an attempt to uphold "decency" on campus, the overwhelming response condemned the practice as a gross invasion of privacy, a distraction from academic priorities, and a blatant case of gender-based harassment.
One outraged user wrote:
> “Idiocy is overtaking the Nigerian space. A public university enforces a 'no-bra-no-entry' policy for female students. Next, antiquated authorities of @oou_agoiwoye will seek to know if the girls are wearing pants? Pervs! web.oouagoiwoye.edu.ng accreditation should be reviewed.”
Another commenter criticized the misplaced priorities:
> “We are in a country where university infrastructures are crumbling, yet what gets management’s attention is underwear? Misplaced priorities!”
On the flip side, a few users supported the university’s alleged stance:
> “We can’t keep pretending that dressing indecently doesn’t affect others in academic environments. Rules are rules,” one wrote—only to receive swift backlash from others defending students’ rights to bodily autonomy and dignity.
As of the time of writing, the university management has not released an official statement addressing the video or confirming whether such a policy exists.
The incident continues to stir debate about student rights, institutional overreach, and gender discrimination in Nigerian higher education. Advocacy groups and concerned citizens are now calling for an investigation and for the university to clarify its stance.
