Nigeria’s military personnel are now expressly prohibited from engaging in homosexuality, lesbianism, bestiality, cross-dressing, and other acts deemed contrary to ethics of the armed forces.
Members of the Nigeria’s military are explicitly banned from participating in homosexuality, lesbianism, bestiality, cross-dressing, and any other behaviors considered inconsistent with the values of the armed forces.
The military personnel are prohibited from engaging in body piercing, tattooing, disorderly conduct, and conduct, and intoxication both during and outside of their work hours.
This guidelines is outlined in Section 26 of the updated Harmonized Armed Forces Terms and Conditions of Service, which was signed by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on December 16, 2024.
“An officer must not engage in homosexuality, lesbianism, and bestiality.
“He/she is not to belong to, or engage in activities of Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender or Trans, Queer, or Questioning, Intersex, Asexual or Agender, or Two-Spirit (LGBTQIA2S) group and cross-dressing, amongst others.
“An officer must not engage in any amorous relationship with any Soldier/rating/airman/airwoman, fellow officer’s or soldier’s/rating’s/airmen’s/airwomen’s spouse”, the Section mentions in part.
Military personnel are required to ensure that all financial obligations, such as vehicle licenses and insurance are settled promptly. Additionally, they are not permitted to become members of the secret societies or political parties.
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