The Delta State Government has introduced new regulations aimed at enforcing professional decorum among civil servants, banning bushy beards, artificial or dyed hairstyles, long eyelashes, and fake nails.
In a circular issued by the Office of the Head of Service, workers were instructed to maintain a tidy, modest, and professional appearance.
Department heads are required to ensure compliance, with staff who fail to adhere to the guidelines facing possible sanctions or being sent home to correct their appearance.
The circular states: “To address the widespread practice of inappropriate dressing in the State Public Service, a review of the existing dress code has been undertaken to uphold decency in the appearance of public servants across the State.”
Dress Code Guidelines
Male Civil Servants
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• GL 13 and above: Full suits (uniformed officers excluded).
• GL 07–12: Suits or trousers with shirt and tie; administrative officers must always be in suits.
• GL 01–06: Same as above or uniforms for drivers and operators.
• Traditional attire permitted only on Fridays or special occasions; senator suits, caftans, or native shirts with trousers are allowed.
• Note: Resource control and papas caps, as well as bushy beards, are prohibited.
Female Civil Servants
• GL 13 and above: Trouser suits, skirt suits, or corporate gowns below the knee; hats not allowed.
• GL 07–12: Same as above, or gowns/skirts with blouses; sleeves required—sleeveless and spaghetti straps banned.
• GL 01–06: Free gowns with sleeves, or skirt and blouse as described above.
• Traditional attire allowed on Fridays or special events; buba and wrapper, skirts with blouses, or African gowns with sleeves.
• Note: Artificial braided or dyed hair, long eyelashes, fake nails, and revealing outfits are prohibited.
The government stressed that senior staff must set the standard by dressing appropriately and warned that disciplinary measures may be applied to curb the trend of unprofessional appearances.