President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved the appointment of Ms Grace Morenike Henry as the new Chairman of the National Council of the Nigerian Legion, making her the first female and first non-commissioned officer to lead the country’s foremost veterans’ organisation.
Papers News reports that the landmark appointment was announced on Thursday in a statement by the Legion’s spokesperson, Abdul Lauya, and was conveyed in an official letter signed by the Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), Senator George Akume.
According to the statement, Ms Henry’s appointment took effect on June 7, 2025, and has been widely celebrated as a turning point for gender inclusion and reform in the Nigerian military veteran space.
