No plan to discriminate against muslim students – Ibadan Federal College Provost

The Federal College of Animal Health and Production Technology in Ibadan has stated that it has no intention of discriminating against Muslim students at the institution.

The provost of the college, Dr. Adekoya Owosibo, made this statement in a release provided to journalists on Wednesday night in Ibadan.

The Muslim Students Society of Nigeria (MSSN), Oyo State Area Unit, had in statement signed by Mallam Hussayn Adepoju (Amir) and Mallam AbdulRahman Elegbede (PRO), alleging that the provost had threatened to dismiss any female Muslim student wearing the veil (Niqob) from the institution.

In response, Provost Dr. Adekoya Olatunde Owosibo affirmed that the college does not have any plans to segregate or discriminate against students based on their religious beliefs.

Owosibo in the statement he personally signed and made available to journalists, noted that the duty of the college is to ensure religious harmony and tolerance.

The provost while speaking further, maintained that no student has ever been sent out of the classroom or disenfranchised for any reason.

He added that the Chief Imam of the IAR&T community and President of the IAR&T Muslim community can be contacted to buttress harmonious relationships.

He also explained that the past leadership of MSSN of Federal College of Animal Health and Production Technology, Ibadan, can also be contacted to testify to harmonious coexistence in the school.

He maintained that the institution is concerned about the safety of the students when they go for their hands on practical.

The provost said that the students were advised to go to their practicals with prescribed apparel for safety, which include Laboratory coat and Broiler suit as the case may be.

He added that it is not in his his habit to discriminate against anyone based on religious beliefs.

He said that he is concerned about the security and safety of the students, saying that he has better relationship with the imam, Sheikh Elesinmeta.

“The above matter is a huge misconception. We are very concerned about the safety of our students when they go for their hands on practical.

“They were advised to go to their practicals with prescribed apparel for safety, which include Laboratory coat and Broiler suit as the case may be.

“No student has ever been sent out of the classroom or disenfranchised for any reason. Chief Imam of the IAR&T community and President of the IAR&T Muslim community can be contacted to buttress harmonious relationships.

“In fact, the past leadership of MSSN of Federal College of Animal Health and Production Technology,Ibadan, can also be contacted to testify to harmonious coexistence.

“In a nutshell, there is no plan for any form of segregation or harassment as the case may be. We assure the general public that it is our duty as the college management to ensure peace and harmony, and that is what we will do.

“I am concerned about the security and safety of the students. In fact, I have better relationship with our imam, Sheikh Elesinmeta than some Muslim officers in the school”.

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