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NIGERIAN LEGION ACT
ARRANGEMENT OF SECTIONS
PART I
Establishment and functions of the Nigerian Legion
SECTION
1. Establishment of the Nigerian Legion.
Functions of the Legion.
Powers of the Legion.
PART II
Management and control of other bodies
Management and control of other bodies.
Minister's directives.
PART III
Objectives of the Legion
6. Objectives of the Legion.
PART IV
Establishment of National Council, etc.
7. Establishment of the National Council of the Legion, etc.
PART V
Membership of the Legion
Membership of the Legion.
Annual fee.
Classes of membership of the Legion.
PART VI
Financial provisions
11. Financial provisions.
12. Remuneration of the National chairman, State chairmen and Area Council chairmen.
PART VII
Miscellaneous
Annual report.
Interpretation
Short title.
SCHEDULE
Constitution, etc., of Councils
NIGERIAN LEGION ACT
An Act to establish the Nigerian Legion to cater for the welfare of ex-servicemen
and persons who have distinguished themselves in the wars in which Nigeria has
participated.
[1988 No. 37.]
[30th September, 1988]
[Commencement.]
PART I
Establishment and functions of the Nigerian Legion
Establishment of the Nigerian Legion
(l) There shall be established an association to be known as the Nigerian Legion,
(hereinafter in this Act referred to as "the Legion").
[1964 No. 18. 1977 No. 25.]
(2) The Legion shall be the successor of the Nigerian Legion established under the
Nigerian Legion Act as affected by the Nigerian Legion Interim Management Act.
(3) The Legion shall be a body corporate with perpetual succession and a common
seal and may sue and be sued in its corporate name.
(4) Every ex-serviceman shall be entitled to be a member of the Legion.
Functions of the Legion
(1) The Legion shall be charged with the general functions of promoting the welfare
of ex-servicemen and of fostering comradeship amongst ex-servicemen.
(2) Without prejudice to the generality of the provisions of subsection (1) of this section, the Legion shall-
(a) establish and maintain hostels for ex-servicemen appearing to the Legion to be
incapacitated by old age or illness;
(b) acquire, establish and run agro-based industries, agricultural farms, and estates
in any part of the Federation;
(c) establish and operate large, medium and small scale industries in any part of
the Federation;
(d) establish and operate intra and inter-state commercial transport services;
(e) operate and carry on commercial ventures including the setting up of super-
markets, cold stores, cafes, lodging houses and refreshment bars;
(f ) incorporate and operate limited liability companies with a view to carrying out
profit-making ventures.
(3) The provisions of the Schedule to this Act shall have effect with respect to the
matters therein mentioned.
[Schedule.]
Powers of the Legion
In order to carry out the functions conferred upon it by section 2 of this Act, the Legion
shall have such powers, and take such steps as it considers to be appropriate with a
view to acquiring the necessary resources, including power to -
(a) borrow money either from government institutions, commercial banks or any other financial institution;
(b) buy shares in companies;
(c) canvass for and collect donations on any occasion, especially during the
Armed Forces Remembrance Day Celebrations;
(d) conduct bazaars and auction sales;
(e) subject to the Land Use Act, acquire interest in, take on lease or otherwise acquire
offices, houses or other buildings, lands and hereditaments which may,
from time to time, be required for the purposes of the Legion or for effectuating any of its functions under this Act;
[Cap. L5.]
(f) construct and alter any offices, houses or other buildings or works which may,
from time to time, be required for the purposes of the Legion or for effectuating any of its functions under this Act;
(g) invest monies belonging to the Legion not for the time being required for any
of its objectives in any investments allowed by law for the investment of trust funds;
(h) manage, sell, lease, mortgage, dispose of or otherwise deal with all or any
property of the Legion, subject to the Land Use Act, in respect of land vested in the Legion;
[Cap. L5.]
(i) enter into any arrangement with any Government in Nigeria with reference to
the conduct of the business or operation of the Legion and to apply to any
06/06/2026
The following high-ranking military officers have been killed by bandits/terrorists. It is a common phenomenon for citizens to remain calm and assume that the Nigerian Armed Forces/security agencies are responsible for the insecurity in our country, overlooking the fact that they are paying the ultimate price. However, how can one justify arming their enemies, who view their existence as a threat? The Nigerian Armed Forces have suffered casualties due to terrorist attacks, yet citizens rarely acknowledge it. You all seem less concerned, but any attack on civilians receives significant attention. When civilians are killed, attacked, or kidnapped, everyone takes to social media to blame and accuse security agencies of failing to protect them and their communities. However, when our heroes are attacked and killed, like these high-ranking officers, you will not acknowledge your role in empowering insecurity through social media propaganda and political, religious, and tribal discrimination. Nigeria is the only country that mocks the death of its security personnel. It is one of the most lawless countries globally, where citizens create, sponsor, and support terrorism, only to blame their security agencies and the federal government. On a daily basis, our security personnel, both lower- and high-ranking officers, are attacked and killed. However, none of your local politicians, not even a local government chairman, have been killed. Citizens who do not want to join any security agency and cannot advise their youth to join security agencies, yet they want someone else's children to protect them and stop insecurity. You do not want to die, but you want to go to heaven. Lastly, Nigeria is us, and we are Nigerians; no country is coming to save you except you, as every other country has its selfish interests.
01/06/2026
Happy New Month Of JUN 2026. For over five decades, we have maintained national unity and security through our selfless devotion to our beloved nation. It is not our valour that has ensured our survival, but rather the benevolence and favour of the Almighty Creator. We shall fulfill the noble purpose of our existence on earth.
Happy New Month Of Jun 2026
From
Nigerian Legion Unit 101 Amuwo Odofin Lagos state command.
06/05/2026
*Nigerian Legion Corps of Commissionaires* — often just called “Commissionaires” — are the uniformed, paramilitary arm of the Nigerian Legion. They’re not soldiers, but they’re trained and organized to support security and veterans’ welfare.
# # # *1. Who are they and what’s the legal backing?*
The _Nigerian Legion Act Cap.N119 Laws of the Federation_ mandates the Nigerian Legion to establish the *Nigerian Legion Corps of Commissionaires*. The idea: give ex-servicemen jobs and use their military experience for national service, while also caring for veterans and their families.
It was originally set up in 1962 as a Federal Government project to employ ex-servicemen and women with “exemplary, good, very good or excellent” discharge ratings.
# # # *2. What do Commissionaires actually do?*
They’re unarmed but trained for security and community roles:
- *School crime & surveillance*: Many schools in states like Oyo are monitored by Commissionaires.
- *Infrastructure surveillance*: Watching critical facilities.
- *Disaster management & humanitarian assistance*: Helping veterans’ families and communities.
- *Information gathering*: Because they live in communities, they’re trained as credible informants for the Armed Forces and Police.
- *Election duties*: They play a role during elections but are required to be apolitical.
The Legion stresses they are _not_ military. Their role is “distinct and service-oriented”.
# # # *3. Structure & Leadership*
- *Oversight*: The Corps is a “baby of the Ministry of Defence”. In 2026 the Defence Minister set up an 18-member committee to reposition the Corps and use veterans to “reclaim ungoverned spaces”.
- *Command*: State chairmen of the Nigerian Legion double as *Commandants of the Commissionaires* in their states.
- *National Chairman*: As of 2025, Ms. Grace Morenike Henry is the first female National Chairman of the Nigerian Legion. She’s also pushed zero tolerance for indiscipline.
# # # *4. Training & Discipline*
They go through formal training courses. Course 14 in 2025 had over 80 Commissionaires trained in Suleja, Niger State. Course 16 passed out 220 Commissionaires in April 2026.
At passing out parades, they’re warned against misconduct — any act that brings the Legion into disrepute can lead to dismissal. They’re also told not to equate their paramilitary training with military status.
# # # *5. Recent developments*
- *Reforms*: The Legion is reviewing uniforms and ranks for Commissionaires.
- *Repositioning*: FG wants to use military retirees/Commissionaires to help with national security and “reclaim ungoverned spaces”.
- *De-ranking nullified*: In Feb 2026, the Legion nullified earlier de-ranking of Commissionaires pending a Ministry of Defence committee review.
# # # *Bottom line*
The Corps of Commissionaires = veterans + civilians trained to serve as the Nigerian Legion’s security and welfare arm. They bridge the gap between ex-servicemen and society: providing jobs for veterans, protecting schools/infrastructure, and feeding intel to security agencies — all while staying unarmed and apolitical.
