The Delta State government has updated the dress code policy for its civil service employees to promote professionalism and maintain a respectable appearance within the public sector.
According to an official announcement shared on the government’s verified X account on Thursday, this revision aims to strengthen discipline and uphold a dignified work environment among state workers.
Under the new guidelines, male employees at Grade Level 13 and above are mandated to wear full suits, with the exception of those in uniformed roles.
Staff members ranked between Grade Levels 07 and 12 must dress in suits or opt for trousers paired with shirts and ties, while administrative personnel are required to wear suits at all times.
“Employees within Grade Levels 01 to 06 are also expected to adhere to the dress code, except for drivers and plant operators who should wear uniforms or trousers with shirts,” the directive stated.
“Traditional clothing such as senator suits, caftans, or native shirts combined with trousers and caps will be permitted exclusively on Fridays and during designated special events,” the statement clarified.
For female officers, those at Grade Level 13 and above should wear trouser suits, skirt suits, or corporate gowns that fall below the knee, with trousers allowed only as part of a suit ensemble. Women in Grade Levels 07 to 12 may choose gowns with sleeves below the knee or skirts paired with blouses.
“Female employees at Grade Levels 01 to 06 are expected to follow similar dress standards. Traditional attires like buba and wrapper, African print gowns, and other cultural garments are acceptable only on Fridays and special occasions, provided they feature appropriate sleeves,” the announcement added.
The government has also prohibited certain styles and accessories in the workplace, including resource control caps, papas caps, and bushy beards.
Additional restrictions for female staff include bans on sleeveless or spaghetti-strap dresses, revealing cleavage, braided or dyed hair, excessively long eyelashes, and artificial nails.
“Senior officials are tasked with setting a positive example by adhering to the dress code, with disciplinary measures outlined under Public Service Rule No. 04314 for those who fail to comply with the standards of modesty and professionalism,” the statement emphasized.
“Department heads have been instructed to enforce the updated dress regulations rigorously. Any employee found violating the code may be sent home to change or face more severe penalties,” it warned.
“Permanent Secretaries and leaders of Extra-Ministerial Departments are responsible for ensuring widespread awareness and enforcement of the dress code across all ministries and agencies,” the release concluded.
