Olabisi Onabanjo University in Ogun State has found itself at the center of a heated national debate after a controversial video showing alleged enforcement of a “no bra, no examination” policy went viral on social media this week.
The 10-second footage, which emerged on X (formerly Twitter) on Tuesday, appears to show university officials conducting physical checks on female students to verify they are wearing bras before being permitted entry into examination halls. In the clip, several female students can be seen standing in line while a female official touches their chests, reportedly to ensure compliance with the institution’s undergarment requirements.
The video has sparked widespread outrage and divided public opinion across Nigeria, with thousands of users weighing in on the university’s controversial approach to what it appears to view as maintaining campus decency standards.
Critics have condemned the practice as a severe violation of privacy and dignity. User @Ezeluchien expressed frustration, writing, “Idiocy is overtaking the Nigerian space. A public university enforces a ‘no-bra-no-entry’ policy for females students. Next, antiquated authorities of @oou_agoiwoye will seek to know if the girls are wearing pants? Pervs!” Another user, @truebenny001, dismissed the institution entirely, stating, “Foolishness of the highest order. These places are not universities. They are 3rd World degree marketing institutions.”
The timing of the incident has particularly angered some observers. @MoschinoBLOG reacted with disbelief, writing, “What is this for God’s sake? In 2025, this is still happening, Gosh!!!” Meanwhile, @BlessedAdaiah questioned the educational relevance of such policies, asking, “How does wearing bra or not affect academic learning. This is wrong.”
Several users have specifically criticized the physical nature of the checks being conducted. @aaygee_O wrote, “This is wrong. If they must do this, do they have to touch their breasts to find out if they have a bra on or not? Those ones are even laughing🤦🏽♀️ Tufiakwa.”
However, the university’s actions have not been universally condemned. Some social media users have defended the policy as necessary for maintaining proper standards. @Kenneth_Godsown questioned, “But why wouldn’t you as a lady put on bra to a public place ??” while @Odii247 praised the institution, writing, “Thank you OOU for contributing your quota in sanitizing our decayed society.”
Other users have approached the controversy with humor, with @Ifyyodunze writing, “One would think these women are saints or something 😂😂😂😂”
The incident has also prompted broader discussions about the state of Nigerian higher education and institutional priorities. @subanainc reflected on university culture, writing, “Things Nigeria academic institutions do sometimes you ask if they really want to compete with international bodies. University is the best place to discover yourself and hidden talents and that can be done when you can freely express yourself. In my schl days they know me sha.”
As of press time, Olabisi Onabanjo University management has not issued an official statement regarding the viral video or the policies it appears to show being enforced. The controversy continues to generate significant discussion online, with the video being shared thousands of times across various social media platforms.
The incident raises questions about appropriate disciplinary measures in Nigerian tertiary institutions and the balance between maintaining institutional standards and respecting student dignity and privacy rights.
