Civil Servants in Cross River have urged the state government to channel its energies toward addressing challenges in the system rather than introducing a new dress code for them.
The workers were reacting to the statement made by the state Head of Service (HoS), Geraldine Akpet, that the state would soon introduce a new dress code for civil servants in the state.
According to the Cross River HoS, the new code to be introduced was to stem indecent dressing and check truancy among workers in the state civil service.
She also said the state government would introduce Close Circuit Televisions Cameras (CCTV), to monitor civil servants.
Mrs. Akpet added that a reward and sanction system would be introduced as part of the new reform policy to spur workers to put in their best.
Reacting to the development in an interview with newsmen, a civil servant, Mike Ogar, welcomed the move but said it was not what workers’ need for now, as there are a lot of challenges in the system.
“There has been no welfare package for workers for a long time now, there are issues of unpaid arrears and promotions without benefit.
“Our working environment is not conducive, just take a look at our offices and you will understand what I am saying.
“Those are the areas the state government should focus on for effective service delivery,’’ he said.
In his reaction, Emmanuel Etuk, said the dress code simply implies that someone needs to dress moderately.
“There is nothing wrong in asking people to dress well while coming to work because dressing properly, apart from making you look responsible, uplifts the image of the service,’’ he said.
According to Angela Bassey, dress code in the service had always been trousers and shirt with tie for the men depending on their departments.
She said women are expected to be in a blouse and skirt or corporate gown.
“I see many civil servants coming to work dress in casual wears”. She added
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