Minister of Education, Adamu Adamu, says the Nigerian Constitution permits Muslim women to wear hijab.
This is as he called for dialogue on matters of religion instead of resorting to violence.
Adamu said this while speaking at a public lecture organised by the Coalition of Nigerian Muslim Women, held at the National Mosque in Abuja.
The Minister was represented at the event by Hajiya Sidikat Shomope of the Social Mobilisation Department, Universal Basic Education Commission.
He was quoted as saying, “This, by implication, means that all citizens are allowed to practice their religion according to the dictates of their faith, as long as no harm or inconvenience is caused to other people.
“The wearing of hijab by Muslim women is in line with the teachings of Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him), as recommended in Qur’an 33:59.
“However, there has been much controversy on this matter in our country, which has unfortunately gone down to the school level and generated needless violent clashes.
