John Sikram of Kaduna
The management of Kaduna University of Technology has reacted to a viral video circulating on social media in which some female students complained about the “extreme and unfair” enforcement of the school’s dress code.
In a statement released yesterday, the university said the clothing worn by the affected students in the video appeared to be “moderate and appropriate.”
The statement, signed by the Deputy Registrar of Information and Protocol, Mr Godwin Aigba, said the management had commenced an investigation to unravel the circumstances surrounding the incident in order to identify deficiencies in the enforcement of the policy.
“The management of the Kaduna University of Technology has drawn attention to a viral video circulating on social media on Thursday, March 12, 2026. The video depicts an incident in which some students of the School of Business Management (CBMS) of the University of Technology were prevented from attending a lecture by members of the Dress Code Committee of the University of Technology.”
“Administration would like to clearly state that the dress worn by the affected students, as shown in the viral video, is moderate and appropriate.
“In light of this, the student in question should not have been excluded from the lecture on this basis,” the statement said.
The university said it maintains a dress code policy aimed at promoting civility, professionalism, and a positive learning environment for both students and staff.
Aigba said dress code committees are mandated to enforce policies in line with guidelines established by the facility. However, the statement stressed that enforcement should not be excessive and “should remain within the approved policy and not be carried out in an extreme or arbitrary manner.”
He added: “We will take appropriate steps to resolve the matter quickly and fairly and to prevent any recurrence of excessive enforcement.”
Management reaffirmed its commitment to adhering to the dress code while ensuring students’ access to education is not unnecessarily impeded.
It also advised students to abide by the policy and air their complaints through official mechanisms rather than relying on social media.
Mr. Aegba said the polytechnic remains committed to fostering a disciplined, respectful and academically focused campus environment for the benefit of all stakeholders.
In the video footage, a student speaking on behalf of his colleagues said he was allowed in by a security guard at the campus gate, but was then stopped by another staff member who claimed he was inappropriately dressed.
“This video won’t be accepted by many people, but I still don’t understand it so I’m going to make it,” she said.
“Fear God. With all due respect, Mr. Kadpoli, I am not sure if the officials know what they are doing, but they are extreme and very unfair in enforcing the dress code…”
The video, which lasted more than six minutes, showed several female students being prevented from attending a lecture for allegedly violating the dress code.
Students appealed to university authorities to intervene before the situation escalates into broader protests.
