Nigerian Legion

The Nigerian Legion is a non-profit Nigerian veterans' organization founded in 1964. Members include people who served in the Nigerian Armed Forces and other reputable individuals. It is a statutory body, as outlined in the Federal Republic of Nigeria official Gazette No. 64 vol. 75 dated 30 September 1988. It is designed to address the welfare needs of veterans.

History

It was established by the 1964 Act of Parliament and subsequently amended by the Nigerian Legion Interim Management Decree 25 of 1977 and Nigerian Legion Decree No. 37 of 1988.