Delta Govt Insists on Decent Dressing for Civil Servants – Aniagwu

The Delta State Government has restated its commitment to enforcing a strict dress code for civil servants, warning that indecent outfits will not be tolerated within the state workforce.

The Commissioner for Works (Rural Roads) and Public Information, Mr. Charles Aniagwu, told journalists in Asaba that the rules were not new but anchored on Section 04314 of the Civil Service Rules, page 42. He emphasized that the policy seeks to uphold discipline and professionalism in public service.

“When you come to work in spaghetti straps or slippers, you demean the image of the service. The civil service is not a free party where people can dress as they please,” Aniagwu said.

He stressed that while civil servants are free to dress as they like outside office hours, official duties require staff to appear in corporate and decent attire.

“We are not telling you how to dress at home, in church, or at nightclubs. But during official hours, we expect decency,” he explained.

Aniagwu noted that just as every profession has an expected mode of dressing, the civil service demands standards that protect the image of government institutions. Enforcing the dress code, he argued, is about preserving the dignity of the workforce and ensuring respect for public institutions.

The commissioner further reiterated Governor Sheriff Oborevwori’s administration’s commitment to reforms through the MORE Agenda, saying government will continue to uphold discipline, transparency, and professionalism in the civil service.