Nigerian President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has assented to Section 26 of the revised Harmonised Armed Forces Terms and Conditions of Service, which bans members of the Armed Forces of Nigeria (AFN) from participating in activities of the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender or Trans, Queer or Questioning, Intersex, Asexual or Agender, Two-Spirit (LGBTQIA2S+) group, as well as cross-dressing.
The President signed this into law on December 16, 2024.
These personnel are not only banned from participating in activities of the LGBTQIA2S+ group but also from tattooing, body piercing, disorderly behaviour, and drunkenness when on or off duty.
