Delta NLC Pushes for Wardrobe Allowance Amid Dress Code Dispute

The Delta State Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) is advocating for a wardrobe allowance for civil servants following the introduction of a revised dress code policy by the state government. The NLC Chairman, Comrade Goodluck Oforbruku, criticized the government for implementing the new policy without prior consultation, citing insensitivity to the economic challenges faced by workers.

The policy, outlined in a circular issued on September 9, 2025, has stirred debate among civil servants as it prescribes specific dress patterns. Oforbruku emphasized the need for the government to provide financial support, including a wardrobe allowance, to alleviate the financial burden on workers.

The move aims to address the rising cost of living and mounting family responsibilities affecting civil servants in the state.