Borno gov’t introduces compulsory dress code for secondary school girls
Borno State Government has introduced a compulsory dress code for Muslim students in all government secondary schools.
The new dress code will take effect from the 1st Term of 2023/2024 session.
Bukar Mustapha-Umara, Director, Schools Management, Borno State Ministry of Education, stated this in a statement in Maiduguri on Thursday.
He said under the dress code, every student must always wear a trouser, quarter blouse, head tie and khimar (veil) in school.
The director said all principals of secondary schools must ensure total compliance with the new dress code.
“This dress code is compulsory for all Muslim female students all over our secondary schools in the state.
“But for the Christian female students, it is optional. They can remain with their present dress code or change to the trouser,” Mustapha -Umara said.
He called on parents and wards to make adequate arrangements for the new school uniform before the commencement of the 2023/2024 academic session.