Oko Poly Student's Wild Costume Steals the Show at Rag Day
A student's daring portrayal of a mad man during Federal Polytechnic Oko's Rag Day celebration causes uproar and amusement.
Mary Nwaeze 
Rag Day, a common tradition at Federal Polytechnic Oko and some other tertiary institutions across Nigeria, is a day where students parade the campus environment and nearby streets in lively and unconventional outfits and solicit donations for charitable causes. This year's celebration however took an unexpected twist at Federal Polytechnic Oko. What began as a day of fun quickly turned into a whirlwind of confusion and social media frenzy when a student, dressed as a mad man, stole the show.
The unidentified student who seemed to have taken things to the extreme, was seen parading the streets in disheveled clothes, a darkened face, a basket, some makeshift nylon bags with some weird gestures. While his peers applauded his creativity, the broader community reacted with a mix of amusement and alarm.
Social media platforms erupted with reactions as images of the student's costume circulated rapidly:
- "This person is not mad. It’s just Rag Day in Oko poly ????"
- "My dear, pray make your village people no take am personal ????????"
- "How would I convince you that this person is not mad? It’s just Rag Day at Oko poly!"
- If this student were your boyfriend, what's next?
The origins of Rag Day can be traced back to the early 19th century in the United Kingdom. Initially, it was a day when students would don ragged clothes and solicit donations for charitable causes, symbolizing their empathy for the less fortunate. The ragged attire was a deliberate choice, emphasizing the contrast between the students' typically respectable appearance and their temporary disheveled look.
Some users marvelled at the student’s audacity, while others questioned his choice of expression. Many reactions however allege that the student's intention was purely in the spirit of Rag Day. His appearance, though dramatic, was simply a representation of creativity and humor.
As the dust settles, one thing remains certain: The unidentified student's Rag Day costume has etched itself into the annals of Federal Polytechnic Oko's history. It serves as a vivid reminder of the event's unique blend of creativity and razzmatazz. Rag Day at Federal Polytechnic, Oko, will be remembered for its drama, humor, and the untamed creativity of its students.
