Kwara State chapter of the Christian Association of Nigeria

Kwara State chapter of the Christian Association of Nigeria, CAN, has rejected the state government’s legalisation and approval of the use of hijab in schools in the State.

The body also demanded the return of all Christian mission grant-aided schools to their original owners, noting that ‘most of the schools have churches beside them and unnecessary trespass may lead to breakdown of law and order.’

A communique issued by the body in Ilorin, rejected and condemned in strong terms the approval of the hijab in schools, arguing that ‘if allowed to stay, it will cause discrimination and allow terrorists to …