Nigerian Ports Authority prohibits female workers from wearing mini skirt, trousers
The authorities of the Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA) has reportedly banned its female staff from wearing miniskirts and jeans trousers to work.
According to a statement by the general manager of NPA, female staff members who are found wanton will be sanctioned.
In a statement, the management claimed it will no longer condone unwholesome dressing.
“It has been observed that despite the issuance of a couple of circulars on corporate Dress Code, some employees still indulge in improper dressing to the office.
“For the avoidance of doubt, it is hereby reiterated that inappropriate dressings such tight jeans trousers, cut-off trousers, mini-skirts/dresses, tummy and navel shirt transparent/exposing outfits, spaghetti strapped dresses, mismatched clothes, rubber slippers, tattered shoes and rough hairstyles, (to mention but a few) that are unnecessary distractions would no longer be condoned and will henceforth attract appropriate sanctions.”
“In view of the foregoing and to further maintain a positive corporate image of a reputable organisation, all divisional, departmental and sectional heads, especially heads of personnel are once again enjoined to ensure monitoring of compliance of employees dressings with emphasis on decent, moderate and smart national and formal English wears.” the statement read