MORENIKE GRACE HENRY EMERGES CHAIRMAN NATIONAL COUNCIL OF THE NIGERIAN LEGION

MORENIKE GRACE HENRY
Chairman, National Council of the Nigerian Legion

 

"Morenike Grace Henry, is an esteemed veteran, coordinator, and the pioneer of Female Military Veteran Association (FMVA) and Director of Corporate Affairs National HQ Nigerian Legion."

.... She stands out as both the first female and the first individual to be so appointed by Federal Government as high-ranking position within Nigerian Legion."

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu GCFR has named Morenike Grace Henry (JP), as the Chairman of the National Council of the  Nigerian Legion.

This is another positive addition to the current government scorecard in support of the women affirmative action by the President Tinubu-led administration.

The appointment is also noteworthy as it marks the first time in Nigeria’s history that a female is occupying this position..

Morenike Grace Henry, is an esteemed veteran, coordinator, and the pioneer of Female Military Veteran Association (FMVA) and Director of Corporate Affairs National HQ Nigerian Legion. She stands out as both the first female and the first individual to be so appointed by Federal Government as high-ranking position within Nigerian Legion 

Morenike began her career in the Army as a Dental Nurse and she has attended so many military trainings during her career and after joining Nigerian Legion, she is a mother who has devoted her life to providing succor to the vulnerable especially women, children and the veterans who are in need. Her appointment has been described as a right peg in the right hole.  

She has demonstrated exceptional leadership and commitment in various capacities, including her roles as the Chief Executive Office of a voluntary organization called Hengramore Care Home. As the Director of Corporate Services in the Nigerian Legion, she has used her good offices to align Nigerian Legion with International Veteran organizations both in UK, US and Canada 

In her new capacity, Morenike is expected to leverage her rare experience and dedication to excellence in working with the country’s Ministry of Defence to promote the welfare of ex-servicemen and foster comradeship among them. She is to also, engage in activities that support the families of deceased veterans, assist with the training, employment, and settlement of ex-servicemen, and ensure they receive due recognition and support.

This was contained in a statement issued and signed by Henry David, ASCI, Federal Ministry of Information and National Orientation.