The authorities of the University of Ilorin
reportedly prevented 35 candidates, mostly female
from taking part in the post- UTME screening over
indecent dressing.
It was gathered that the candidates had
assembled at the centre designated for the
computer based (CBT) test at the permanent
site of the University when officials in charge
of the test turned them back on account of
their dressing considered not decent enough.
The authorities of the University, had in an
advertorial before the commencement of the
test, set guidelines for prospective candidates,
one of which compels candidates to dress
decently to the examination venue.
It was learnt that the pleas by the candidates
were turned down in line with the varsity’s
zero tolerance for indecent dressing and other
anti-social conducts.
With the development, the affected candidates
may have automatically forfeited their
chances of writing the crucial examination,
which allows them admittance into the
University.
When contacted, Deputy Director of Corporate
Affairs of the University, Mr. Kunle Akogun,
said he was not aware of the development, but
added that “it is possible”, because of the war
against indecent dressing on the campus.
Meanwhile, the bus terminus on the
University campus was filled with passengers,
mostly post- UTME candidates scrambling to
board few taxi-cabs that were on ground.
It was gathered that the commercial drivers
shuttling between Unilorin Main Campus and
Tanke Tipper Garage, took advantage of the
moment to exploit the candidates.