The Jigawa State Government has taken a major stance on what the state’s female security personnel should wear.
The government has ordered three private security companies in the state to permit their female employees to wear hijabs while on duty, according to a recent announcement.
While updating reporters on the decisions of the Council’s meeting, which took place Tuesday night at the Press Gallery of Government House in Dutse, the state capital, the State Executive Council made this announcement through Sagir Musa, the Commissioner of Information.
According to him, the instruction is a component of the government’s endeavors to create a welcoming and supportive atmosphere for all residents, especially women.
The government is enabling female security personnel to freely practice their cultural and religious convictions by permitting them to don hijabs. It is anticipated that this decision will increase the confidence and morale of the state’s female security personnel,” he said.
According to the commissioner, the Council Committee on Schools, Hospital, and Court Security submitted a report that served as the basis for the judgment.
“As a matter of religious and cultural accommodation, these companies are to allow female security operatives among the 9,969 young people recruited to wear Hijabs while on duty,” he said.
The commissioner stated that this action “reaffirms the administration’s support for respectful workplace policies that uphold modesty, inclusion, and dignity.”
“This intervention underscores the government’s continued commitment to supporting the education and welfare of Jigawa’s students abroad, especially in critical fields such as medicine and healthcare,” he added.
The commissioner of information, therefore, emphasised that “the government’s decision to support medical students and promote creativity and innovation among the youth demonstrates its commitment to education and human capital development.”
Additionally, Mr. Musa revealed that the directive is expected to impact female security operatives positively, allowing them to practice their religious and cultural beliefs while performing their duties.
He, however, explained that “the State Executive Council also approved the release of N516.1 million for the purchase of 184 return tickets and one-way tickets for 185 Jigawa State students currently studying various medical and applied medical courses at Near East University, Cyprus.
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