By Rosemary Etim Bassey
Kaduna Polytechnic has responded to a viral video showing some female students claiming they were unfairly prevented from attending lectures over dress code issues.
In a statement released yesterday, the institution said the clothing worn by the students in the video appeared “moderate and appropriate”. The statement, signed by Godwin Ayegba, Deputy Registrar, Information and Protocol, confirmed that management has launched an investigation to determine the circumstances and identify any lapses in the enforcement of the dress code policy.
“The Management of Kaduna Polytechnic has taken note of the viral video circulating on social media on Thursday, 12 March 2026, showing students from the College of Business and Management Studies (CBMS) being stopped from attending lectures by members of the Polytechnic’s Dress Code Committee,” the statement read.
It added, “The dresses worn by the affected students appear moderate and appropriate. In view of this, the students should not have been barred from their lectures on this basis.”
The Polytechnic explained that the dress code policy is intended to promote decency, professionalism, and a conducive learning environment for students and staff. The Dress Code Committee is responsible for enforcing the policy in line with established guidelines, but enforcement “must remain within the bounds of the approved policy and must not be carried out in an extreme or arbitrary manner,” the statement said.
Ayegba added that “appropriate measures will be taken to resolve the matter swiftly and fairly and to prevent any recurrence of overzealous enforcement.” The school reaffirmed its commitment to enforcing the dress code while ensuring that students’ access to education is not unnecessarily hindered.
Students were also reminded to comply with the policy and to raise complaints through official channels rather than social media. “The Polytechnic remains dedicated to fostering a disciplined, respectful, and academically focused campus environment for the benefit of all stakeholders,” the statement said.
The viral video, which lasted over six minutes, showed several female students prevented from attending lectures. A student speaking on behalf of her peers said they had been cleared by security personnel at the campus gate but were later stopped by another official who insisted their dressing was inappropriate.
The students appealed to the polytechnic authorities to intervene promptly before the situation escalates into a larger protest.