A Nigerian reverend sister, Sr. Gina King, has responded publicly after coming under fire for the outfit she wore in her birthday photoshoot.
She appeared in medical scrubs for the shoot, and the trousers caught the attention of many social media users, sparking debate.
Sr. Nurse responds to backlash
Taking to her Facebook page, she addressed the backlash and explained the reason behind her choice of clothing.
She explained that what she wore was a scrub and it isn’t a fashion clothing.
The reverend sister explained that it was a standard attire to wear a trouser when one wears a scrub.
She wrote …
“Dear friends,
I would like to address something that many people observed and commented on regarding my birthday picture, especially about me wearing trousers. The outfit I wore is called a MEDICAL SCRUB, and it is the standard uniform required for healthcare practitioners.
As a consecrated person, my consecration does not stop me from carrying out my duties as a healthcare worker. Wearing a scrub is not fashion. It is part of my professional attire for hygiene, safety, and proper medical service. In the hospital, we are required to dress in a way that allows for free movement, proper coverage, comfort, and safety when attending to patients.
As Sisters, we serve God in different capacities: some through teaching, some through administration, some through charity work, and some through healthcare services. My calling at this moment is through healthcare, and my uniform helps me fulfil that responsibility responsibly.
In any case, as a Secular (the institute I belong), I am expected to dress modestly and responsibly, just like any sane human would do.
So please, let us focus on the heart of service rather than the external attire. God bless you all for your understanding”
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