By Huldah Shado
A viral video circulating on social media has sparked widespread outrage and debate following the enforcement of a controversial “no bra, no examination” policy at Olabisi Onabanjo University (OOU), Ogun State.
The footage, shared widely on X (formerly Twitter), shows female students being lined up and physically inspected by university officials before being allowed into an examination hall.
In the video, the officials appear to check whether the students are wearing bras, prompting concerns over privacy violations and harassment.
The video has drawn mixed reactions online. While a few users defended the policy as a step towards promoting decency on campus, the overwhelming majority condemned it as invasive, humiliating, and an infringement on students’ bodily autonomy and personal rights.
Critics have questioned the university’s priorities, arguing that such measures are not only inappropriate but also divert attention from more pressing academic and infrastructural concerns.
“Is this really what higher education has come to?” one user posted. “Instead of focusing on academic excellence, we’re policing underwear.”
As of press time, the university management has not issued an official statement addressing the incident or clarifying the rationale behind the policy.
Legal and human rights advocates are calling for an immediate investigation and for the university to be held accountable for what they describe as gender-based discrimination and abuse of power.
