Outrage Erupts Over Nnamdi Azikiwe University Professor Cutting Student’s Hair in Class
Some commenters highlighted the need for universities to prioritize academic issues over appearance-based policies
A professor at Nnamdi Azikiwe University has sparked controversy after cutting a male student's hair during a class on July 27, 2024. The incident, captured on video, shows the lecturer using scissors to trim the student's bushy hair, apparently to conform to his personal standards of appropriate college appearance.
The video has gone viral, leading to widespread criticism on social media. Viewers have condemned the lecturer's actions as an overreach and a violation of the student's personal rights. Critics argue that the professor's focus should be on education rather than enforcing personal grooming standards.
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Reactions on social media included calls for reform, with users expressing frustration over the lecturer's behavior. Some commenters highlighted the need for universities to prioritize academic issues over appearance-based policies.
The university has yet to comment on the incident or any potential disciplinary actions.