Why We Decided To Allow Hijab-Wearing In Schools — Abdulrazaq

Kwara Governor AbdulRaman Abdulrazaq has explained his
administration’s decision to allow hijab wearing in grant-aided
mission schools was based on several days of consultations,
meetings, brainstorming, and dispassionate weighing of policy
options.

He said: “We took that decision in good faith and in the overall
interest of all.”

In a statewide broadcast on Tuesday, he said: “I acknowledge the
apprehension from the Christian and Muslim communities.

“Having held dozens of meetings with various thoughts leaders
from both sides in the last four weeks, I am convinced that beneath
the tensions and misgivings around the hijaab decision are old
wounds that must be healed.

“I assure all Kwarans that we will take genuine steps to address
the concerns raised by various faith communities. In doing so, a
huge dose of understanding, selflessness, and patriotism will be
required.

“Going forward, we will need leaders from both sides to spread
message of love, accommodation, patience, peace, and mutual
respect.”

Kwara Governor AbdulRaman Abdulrazaq has explained his
administration’s decision to allow hijab wearing in grant-aided
mission schools was based on several days of consultations,
meetings, brainstorming, and dispassionate weighing of policy
options.

He said: “We took that decision in good faith and in the overall
interest of all.”

In a statewide broadcast on Tuesday, he said: “I acknowledge the
apprehension from the Christian and Muslim communities.

“Having held dozens of meetings with various thoughts leaders
from both sides in the last four weeks, I am convinced that beneath
the tensions and misgivings around the hijaab decision are old
wounds that must be healed.

“I assure all Kwarans that we will take genuine steps to address
the concerns raised by various faith communities. In doing so, a
huge dose of understanding, selflessness, and patriotism will be
required.

“Going forward, we will need leaders from both sides to spread
message of love, accommodation, patience, peace, and mutual
respect.”