By Hamza Suleiman
The Borno government has introduced a new dress code for Muslim students in government secondary schools across the state with effect from 1st Term of 2023/2024 session.
Bukar Mustapha-Umara, Director, Schools Management, 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 himar (veil) in school.
The director said all principals of secondary schools were hereby directed to ensure total compliance to the new dress code.
“ This dressing 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.(NAN)
