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The Delta State Government has announced a new dress code for civil servants aimed at promoting discipline, modesty, and professionalism in the workplace.
The directive, issued through a circular from the Office of the Head of Service, prohibits several grooming and fashion choices considered inappropriate for public servants. These include bushy beards, artificial braided or tinted hair, long eyelashes, fake nails, and any appearance deemed indecent.
According to the circular, all public servants are now expected to dress in a manner that reflects their rank and responsibility in the civil service. The new policy outlines acceptable attire based on grade levels and emphasizes neat, modest, and corporate dressing.
Heads of departments have been directed to enforce the dress code strictly. Any staff member found in violation is to be sent home to change into acceptable attire before returning to work. Persistent non-compliance may attract disciplinary action, in line with the Public Service Rule No. 04314, which states that no officer shall appear at work in attire considered inappropriate or immodest.
Approved Dress Code Guidelines
For Male Civil Servants:
- Officers on Grade Levels 13 and above must wear complete suits.
- Officers on Grade Levels 07–12 are required to wear suits or trousers with a shirt and tie. Administrative officers must always be in suits.
- Grade Levels 01–06 must dress in suits or shirts with trousers unless in uniformed roles (e.g., drivers), in which case, uniforms are mandatory.
- Traditional attire such as senator suits or native outfits is allowed only on Fridays and special occasions. However, “Resource Control” and “Papas” caps are banned.
- Bushy beards are not permitted.
For Female Civil Servants:
- Grade Levels 13 and above must wear trouser suits, skirt suits, or corporate gowns that fall below the knee. Hats are not allowed, and trousers must be part of a full suit.
- Grade Levels 07–12 can wear similar attire or opt for free gowns or skirt-and-blouse combinations with sleeves. Sleeveless clothing and spaghetti straps are not allowed.
- Grade Levels 01–06 are expected to follow the same guidelines with modest styles.
- Traditional attire is permitted on Fridays and special occasions, provided outfits are decent and have proper sleeves.
- Provocative clothing, exposure of cleavage, artificial lashes, long nails, and braided or dyed hair are not allowed.
The government emphasized that senior officers are expected to lead by example in adhering to the new standards. It also instructed permanent secretaries and department heads to ensure wide dissemination of the circular and full compliance across all ministries and agencies.
The new dress code is part of the state’s broader effort to maintain decorum and professionalism within the public service.
