A news headline claims that Nigerian workers now have “uniforms”.
The claim was seen in the headline reported by ThePressNgr, a news platform.
“JUST IN: Nigerian Workers Get Uniform,” the headline reads.
This suggests that Nigerian workers are to wear uniforms to their workplaces.
VERIFICATION
CableCheck found out that the body of the news report was different from what the headline insinuated.
On Thursday, the Oyo government directed all civil and public servants in the state to wear ‘Aso Oke’, a native Yoruba attire, to work once a week.
A statement signed by Olubunmi Oni, the Oyo head of service, said the attire, which would be worn every Thursday, would complement the existing Friday traditional attire.
Oni said the initiative would “showcase and preserve Oyo State’s vibrant cultural heritage” while also “uplifting grassroots economies”.
She added that all civil and public servants are expected to adhere strictly to the directive except “those whose professions demand wearing of specific uniform”.
“This initiative sustains livelihoods, reduces unemployment, and increases income streams for artisans,” the statement reads.
“This policy is not just about dressing; it’s a strategic effort to validate our cultural identity while uplifting grassroots economies.
“Every Thursday and Friday, our workforce will become ambassadors of tradition and catalysts for economic transformation.”
In addition, the federal government has not issued any statement directing workers to wear “uniforms”.
VERDICT
The claim that Nigerian workers now have a uniform is misleading.
