The Nigerian Legion has graduated 220 new commissionaires under Course 16 at the Legion Training Ground in Suleja, Niger. The event, held on Friday, was confirmed in a statement by the Director of Corporate Affairs, A.A. Soaga-Adetoro, issued from Abuja. National chairman Grace Henry presided over the ceremony, urging the graduates to maintain high standards of discipline and conduct. She reaffirmed the organisation's zero tolerance for indiscipline, warning that any action tarnishing the Legion's image could lead to dismissal. Henry emphasized that the commissionaires must not mistake their paramilitary training for military status, underlining the unique role of the Corps. She encouraged the new members to avoid criminal conduct and protect the Legion's reputation. Improvements in welfare and career opportunities were assured for members who uphold these values. Captain N.H. Bako, Commandant of the Corps of Commissionaires in the Federal Capital Territory, praised ongoing reforms within the Legion. He urged the graduates to apply their training with diligence and integrity. The ceremony was described as a milestone in reinforcing professionalism, discipline, and service to humanity within the Corps.
Grace Henry's warning against equating commissionaire training with military status suggests a recurring confusion the Legion is still battling. If 220 graduates still need this distinction clarified, the Corps' public identity remains unclear despite reforms. Nigerians expecting visible improvements in security conduct may question how this training translates to real-world behaviour. The promise of better welfare rings hollow without proof it has already transformed conditions for existing members.
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