Delta State Government Reviews Dress Code for Public Servants, Enforces Stricter Guidelines

The Delta State Government has announced a revised dress code for public servants, aimed at promoting decency and curbing improper dressing within the state’s civil service. In a statement posted on its official X handle on Thursday, the government said the move is part of efforts to reinforce discipline and decorum among officers.

Senior civil servants are expected to lead by example, with the new directive backed by Public Service Rule No. 04314, which provides for sanctions against any officer dressed inappropriately or immodestly.

For male officers:

* Grade Level 13 and above must wear complete suits, except uniformed personnel.

* Grade Levels 07 to 12 are to wear suits or trousers with shirts and ties.

* Administrative Officers must always appear in suits.

* Grade Levels 01 to 06 are also expected to comply, except for drivers and plant operators who must wear uniforms or trousers with shirts.

* Traditional attire like senator suits or caftans is only permitted on Fridays and special occasions.

* Resource control and “papas” caps are banned, as are bushy beards.

For female officers:

* Grade Level 13 and above must wear trouser suits, skirt suits, or knee-length corporate gowns, with trousers allowed only as part of a suit.

* Grade Levels 07 to 12 may wear similar outfits, including skirts with blouses or sleeved gowns below the knee.

* Grade Levels 01 to 06 must also follow these standards.

* Traditional attire such as buba and wrapper or African print gowns is permitted only on Fridays and special occasions, with sleeves required.

Prohibited items for female staff include:

* Sleeveless or spaghetti-strap dresses

* Exposure of cleavage

* Braided or tinted hair

* Long eyelashes

* Artificial nails

Heads of Departments have been instructed to enforce full compliance with the revised code. Offending staff may be sent home to change or face disciplinary action. Permanent Secretaries and Heads of Extra-Ministerial Departments are also directed to ensure wide dissemination and strict adherence to the guidelines.

According to the state government, the updated dress code is designed to uphold professionalism, discipline, and the integrity of the Delta State Public Service.

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