Jigawa State Government has directed that it is compulsory for recruited women security guards to wear Hijab on their duty posts.
The State Commissioner of Information, Youth Sports and Culture, Sagir Musa, disclosed this while briefing newsmen after the state executive Council meeting chaired by Governor Umar Namadi.
“The State government has directed three private security firms operating in the state to allow their female workers to wear Hijabs while on duty.
“The directive is part of the government’s efforts to provide an inclusive and enabling environment for all citizens, particularly women.
“By allowing female security operatives to wear Hijabs, the government is empowering them to practice their religious and cultural beliefs without restriction,” he said.
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Sagir also noted that, the decision was expected to boost the morale and confidence of female security operatives in the state,
The commissioner further explained that the decision follows a report presented by the Council Committee on Schools, Hospital, and Court Security.
“These companies are to allow female security operatives among the 9,969 young people recruited to wear Hijabs while on duty, as a matter of religious and cultural accommodation.”
“This move reaffirms the administration’s support for respectful workplace policies that uphold modesty, inclusion, and dignity,” he added.
Recall that, Governor Umar Namadi has approved the recruitment of 9,969 young person to serves as security guard in Schools, Hospitals and other Government establishments.
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