NIGERIAN LEGION @ 60: Moves For Name Change

"We are proud of the strides we have made in catering for the welfare of veterans in Nigeria. Our efforts and achievements reflect our unwavering commitment to supporting those who have served our nation with honour and valour.” Maj. Gen. AM Jibril (Rtd)

 “We stand on the shoulders of giants, reflecting on six decades of dedication, sacrifice and service to our beloved nation. As we mark the 60years of our rich history, we also look forward to a future filled with promise and progress”.

The Nigerian Legion (NL), as part of its 60th Anniversary celebration, will effect a name change to reflect the gains made over the last six decades of its existence.

This was part of disclosures made by the National Chairman of the Nigerian Legions, Major General AM Jubril (Rtd) during the organization's 60th National Council Meeting held at the Conference Hall of Agura Hotel in Abuja, recently. 

Major Gen. AM Jubril (Rtd) in his speech, stated that, “Even though a draft of the Bill to change the name of Nigerian Legion to Veterans Federation of Nigeria (VFN) has been forwarded to the appropriate quarters, we are proud of the strides we have made in catering for the welfare of veterans in Nigeria. Our efforts and achievements reflect our unwavering commitment to supporting those who have served our nation with honour and valour.”

Speaking further on the activities of his organization, Maj. General Jubril (Rtd) stressed that; “We stand on the shoulders of giants, reflecting on six decades of dedication, sacrifice and service to our beloved nation. As we mark the 60years of our rich history, we also look forward to a future filled with promise and progress”.

While granting press interview, the Chairman said; "NL has attended series of seminars organized by their sister agencies and Federal Ministry of Defence to give advice to the military."

"The essence of collaboration is for the men in service to leverage on their  experience as ex-service men." He said.

“As we mark 60years of our existence through hard work, dedication and service to the Nigerian veteran, we propose to celebrate this milestone with a series of activities across the six geopolitical zones of the Federation, culminating in a grand finale in Abuja in June 2025. 

"This celebration will not only honour our past but also, inspire future generations to uphold the values and legacy of the Nigerian veterans.”

Members of Nigerian Legion from various states, serving military personnel and other stakeholders were all at the event .