Female Muslim corps members will now be allowed to use white shoulder-length hijabs for religious purposes, the National Youth Service Corps has stated.
According to the document backing the approval, the NYSC does not issue the hijab as part of its uniform. However, corps members are now allowed to use a white hijab that drops at shoulder level for religious purposes.
A set of Khaki trouser and jacket, one crested vest, a pair of jungle boot, two pairs of white shorts, two plain white vests, a pair of white canvas shoes, one Fez cap, two pairs of customised socks and a customised belt were also listed as the complete dress kit issued to a corps member.
