The police on Friday said they have approved a new and improved dress code for female officers.
According to a statement signed by police spokesperson Olumuyiwa Adejobi, the new dress code permits female officers to “wear stud earrings and headscarves under their berets or peak caps, as the case may be, while in uniform”.
“The IGP noted that the Nigeria Police workforce has officers from every local government in the country with a variety of ethnic and religious backgrounds, and an increased inclusion of female folks,” the statement added. “This has informed the improvement for effective global workforce diversity management. “Other countries that have adopted the same dress code include Canada, the United States of America, Sweden, Turkey, Australia, and the United Kingdom amongst others.
“The dress code is optional and senior female police officers have been tasked by the IGP to ensure compliance with the approved standard for female police officers who have opted to adopt the dress code.” The Inspector-General of Police noted that this development, which is in line with international best practices, addresses the growing concern for gender mainstreaming and respect for culture and diversity. ”
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