Controversy trails alleged Ramadan restrictions as Federal Polytechnic Bauchi breaks silence
By Sabiu Abdullahi
The Federal Polytechnic Bauchi has dismissed a circular circulating on social media which claims to impose restrictions on male and female students during the Ramadan period.
In a statement signed by Tanimu Ibrahim Gambo, ACEO, Public Relations, on behalf of the Registrar, the school management said the document is false and did not originate from the Office of the Registrar or any official channel of the school.
“The attention of the Management of the Federal Polytechnic Bauchi has been drawn to a malicious and misleading circular currently circulating on social media platforms, said to have been issued from the Office of the Registrar of the Polytechnic.”
The statement also rejected the claims contained in the document, stressing that they are unfounded.
“The said circular, which makes spurious claims regarding restrictions on male and female students during the month of Ramadan, is entirely false, baseless, and did not emanate from the Federal Polytechnic Bauchi or any of its officials.”
The institution further clarified its position on student interactions and religious inclusiveness. It explained that it remains a co-educational federal institution that allows proper academic and social engagement within laid-down rules. It also noted that it accommodates people from different religious and cultural backgrounds and does not enforce any single religious practice in its policies.
Management added that neither the Registrar nor any official of the Polytechnic would issue such a directive. It urged members of the public, including students, parents, and stakeholders, to ignore the circular completely. The statement described it as the work of individuals who intend to damage the reputation of the institution.
It also advised the public to always confirm information through the Polytechnic’s official communication channels.