The Jigawa State Government has made it compulsory for recruited women security guards to wear Hijab in their duty post.
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.
He said, state government has directed three private security firms operating in the state to allow their female workers to wear hijabs while on duty.
He stated that the directive is part of the government’s efforts to provide an inclusive and enabling environment for all citizens, particularly women.
According to him, “by allowing female security operatives to wear hijabs, the government is empowering them to practice their religious and cultural beliefs without restriction.
Sagir said the decision is expected to boost the morale and confidence of female security operatives in the state,” he noted.
The commissioner 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,” said the commissioner.
The order followed Governor Umar Namadi’s approval for the recruitment of 9,969 young person to serves as security guard in Schools, Hospitals and other Government ‘s buildings.
