Federal Government Approves Ban on LGBT, Tattoos, and Homosexuality in the Milita

Federal Government Approves Ban  on LGBT,  Tattoos, and Homosexuality  in the Military.


The Federal. Government has banned Nigerian military personnel from engaging in homosexuality, lesbianism, bestiality,  cross-dressing and other activities  deemed to be against the ethics of the armed  forces.
In addition, service members are prohibited from  piercing their bodies, getting tattoos, engaging in disorderly conduct,  drinking alcohol on or off duty, and  having romantic relationships with subordinates or  spouses.
These guidelines are outlined in Section 26 of the  Harmonized General Conditions of  Service of the Armed Forces, approved by President Bola Tinubu on December 16,  2024.
Part of the document  reads: "An officer  shall not engage in homosexuality,  lesbianism or bestiality.  It is also prohibited  to participate in activities  related to the LGBTQIA2S+ community or  intermarry.
The rules extend to financial and legal obligations, requiring officers to  promptly pay dues such as  driver's licenses and  insurance. Failure to  comply with these obligations or issuing  checks without sufficient funds is  considered a serious  violation.
Officers are also  prohibited from joining secret societies or political parties, misusing government property, engaging in private  business, or accepting gifts and favors from  subordinate colleagues.
The document  also warns that misuse of government resources or actions  that could bring discredit to the armed forces are strictly  prohibited. However, specific disciplinary measures for  violations of these rules  are not  announced.

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