The Polytechnic in Ibadan has made it unlawful for expectant mothers or nursing mothers to bring children inside the classrooms or hostels.
The polytechnic’s decision was disclosed in a morality code signed by its governing council.
The polytechnic also said students hugging each other publicly on campus would be suspended for one semester.
Confirming the strict morality code, Adewole Soladoye, the polytechnic’s spokesman said, “The school is not a nursing home. Is it right to bring babies into lecture rooms? It is definitely a distraction,”
He continued, “They are free to have babies. But they should look for a childcare facility for their babies.”
The school governing council said certificates would only be awarded to students “upright” in their academic pursuit and moral conduct, urging them to shun indecent dressing.
The institution’s official memo is reproduced below.
THE POLYTECHNIC, IBADAN, INDECENT DRESSING/POSTURE NOTICE TO NEW AND RETURNING STUDENTS
Certificates of The Polytechnic, Ibadan, are awarded to Students found worthy in both academic pursuits and good character.
Students are required to abide by the Institution’s Standard and code of conduct, of which Indecent Dressing/Posture is one.
The Management, on behalf of the Governing Council, has approved for implementation of the under-listed Sanctions for the following categories of Indecent Dressing/Posture.
INDECENT DRESSING/POSTURE. SANCTION
1. Multi Coloured braids for females. One (1) Semester suspension
2. Coloured Hairstyles. One (1) Semester suspension
3. Hair Braiding for Males. Two (2) Semester suspension
4. Dreadlocks. One (1) Semester suspension
5. Spangled Hair Style for Males. Two (2) Semester suspension
6. Earring for Males/Cowries for Females. One (1) Semester suspension
7. Unconventional Wearing of Face Cop/ Fez Cap. One (1) Semester suspension
8. Tattered Jeans. One (1) Semester suspension
9. Micro/Mini Dress. One (1) Semester suspension
10. Crop Tops/Jump Tops. One (1) Semester suspension
11. Off Shoulder Clothes. One (1) Semester suspension
12. Backless Clothes. One (1) Semester suspension
13. Transparent Wear. One (1) Semester suspension
14. Bum Shorts. One (1) Semester suspension
15. Nose, Mouth Eye Extra rings. One (1) Semester suspension
16. Sagging. One (1) Semester suspension
17. Tattoo. One (1) Semester suspension
OTHER SANCTIONABLE CONDUCTS
18. Intimate Open Embrace (Hugging) One (1) Semester suspension
19. Openly sitting on each other’s laps (Opposite Sex) One (1) Semester suspension
20. Nursing Mothers/Pregnant Students residing in the Hostel. One (1) Semester suspension
21. Bringing Babies to the Hostel/Classroom. Ejection from the Hostel/Classroom One (1) Semester suspension
22. Driving of tinted vehicles by students into the campus. Impounding of Car One (1) Semester suspension