Ramadan Restrictions Spark Outrage: Federal Polytechnic Bauchi Warns Students Against Mixing, Threatens Forced Marriage Sanctions!
Reported by Marian Opeyemi Fasesan, Editor -in- chief | Sele Media Africa
The management of Federal Polytechnic Bauchi has reportedly imposed a controversial restriction barring male and female students from standing together during the Ramadan fasting period, warning that violators could face disciplinary measures, including threats of forced marriage.
According to reports circulated by Sahara Reporters and other online platforms, the directive was introduced as part of measures intended to enforce moral conduct on campus during the Islamic holy month. The policy allegedly prohibits students of opposite sexes from congregating or standing together in public areas within the institution during Ramadan.
Accounts of the directive indicate that students who defy the order risk sanctions, with some reports claiming the institution warned that persistent violators could be compelled into marriage as a form of punishment. The reported measure has sparked debate on social media and among civil society observers, with critics questioning both the legality and ethical implications of such enforcement methods in a secular academic environment.
While administrators have not publicly released a detailed policy document clarifying enforcement procedures or disciplinary mechanisms, the development has drawn attention to broader tensions between institutional regulations, religious observance, and students’ personal freedoms in Nigeria’s higher education system.
Ramadan, observed by Muslims worldwide as a period of fasting, prayer, and moral reflection, often prompts institutions in predominantly Muslim regions to introduce guidelines aimed at encouraging modesty and discipline. However, analysts note that punitive or coercive measures risk raising constitutional and human rights concerns, particularly where student consent and personal liberties may be affected.
As of the time of reporting, the polytechnic’s management had yet to issue an official public statement addressing the controversy or clarifying whether the reported sanctions would be formally enforced.
Sources
Sahara Reporters
Campus and social media reports monitored by multiple Nigerian news platforms
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