Religious freedom or a misstep in uniformity? Criticizing NYSC skirt ruling
In June 2025, the Federal High Court in Abuja delivered a landmark judgment, declaring the National Youth Service Corps’ (NYSC) mandatory trouser policy for female corps members unconstitutional. The ruling, stemming from suits filed by former corps members Ogunjobi Blessing and Ayuba Vivian, mandates the NYSC to permit skirts for female corps members with religious … Read more