Delta State Bans Workers from Wearing Fake Nails, Long Lashes, Artificial Hair, and Beards
The Delta State Government has rolled out a new directive banning what it described as “indecent appearances” among public servants.
This includes bushy beards, artificial or dyed hair, long eyelashes, and fake nails.
In a circular issued by the Office of the Head of Service, civil servants were instructed to maintain a neat, professional, and modest appearance that reflects the dignity of their positions.
Departmental heads have also been directed to send non-compliant staff home to change, or risk facing sanctions themselves.
“In an effort to curb the unpleasant trend of improper dressing that has become common in the State Public Service, a review of the existing dress code has been approved to uphold decency among public servants across the state.”
Male civil servants:
- GL 13 and above: Full suits (excluding uniformed officers).
- GL 07–12: Suits or trousers, shirts, and ties (Administrative Officers must always wear suits).
- GL 01–06: As above, or uniforms for drivers, operators, etc.
- Traditional attire permitted only on Fridays and special events (senator suits, caftans, native shirts with trousers).
•Note: Resource Control and Papas caps are banned; bushy beards are prohibited.
Female civil servants:
- GL 13 and above: Trouser suits, skirt suits, or corporate gowns below the knee (no hats).
- GL 07–12: As above, or gowns/skirts with blouses (must have sleeves; sleeveless and spaghetti straps banned).
- GL 01–06: Free gowns with sleeves, or skirt and blouse.
- Traditional attire permitted only on Fridays and special occasions (buba and wrapper, skirts with blouses, or African gowns with sleeves).
Note: Artificial braided/dyed hair, long eyelashes, fake nails, and cleavage-revealing outfits are prohibited.
Social media react;
Some supported the move, praising the government for enforcing discipline:
@Chinedu Okafor wrote: “This is a welcome development. Civil servants should look decent and set an example for others.”
@Aisha Suleiman added: “Finally, a government that is serious about professionalism in the public service.”
But many criticized the ban, describing it as misplaced priority:
@Emeka Udeh said: “With all the problems in Delta State, is fake nails really the issue? Fix roads and pay salaries first.”
@Blessing Adeyemi argued: “They should focus on workers’ welfare, not on eyelashes and beards.”
@Tunde Akinyemi commented: “Bushy beards are now banned, but corruption is not? This is a joke.”
The policy has since sparked heated debate, with Nigerians divided on whether government should regulate the personal appearance of its workers.
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