Olabisi Onabanjo University VC Denies "No Bra, No Exam" Claims

The Vice Chancellor of Olabisi Onabanjo University (OOU), Prof. Ayodeji Agboola, has denied claims that some students were denied access to exam halls for not wearing a bra. According to Prof. Agboola, the story making the rounds online is not true and does not reflect any existing university policy guiding the conduct of the ongoing examination.

The VC explained that an isolated incident occurred where an exam supervisor ensured a female student was properly dressed before entering the exam hall. However, the student was allowed to write the examination. Prof. Agboola emphasized that no female or male students were stopped from participating in the ongoing examination.

The university has a dress code policy, which students are expected to comply with. The VC stated that the policy is not limited to exam periods but is a general expectation for students. He added that the attempt to enforce the dress code was taken out of context and that the "no bra, no exam" policy does not exist in the university's dress code.

Prof. Agboola revealed that he monitors every exam and does not leave campus during the examination period. He emphasized that even if students violate the university dress code, they are counselled and allowed to write the exam.

The VC announced that the university management is planning to introduce a new identity card with a chip that can allow students access to lectures and examinations. The project is capital-intensive, and the university is exploring ways to fund it.

Prof. Agboola enjoined staff invigilating the examination to obey and comply with all examination rules and regulations. He emphasized the need for diligence, responsibility, and civility in handling examination misconduct or malpractices. Heads of departments were also tasked with ensuring their students uphold the OOU-Dress-Code standard, guided by decency and character.