April 29, 2024

The Duke of Dutchess, Prince Harry, and his wife, the Duchess of Sussex, Meghan Markle, will be visiting Nigeria in May.

The Defence Headquarters Director of Defence Information, Brigadier General Tukur Gusau, said in a statement on Monday.

According to the statement, during their stay in the country, they will be meeting with service members and hosting an array of cultural activities.

It could be recalled that Prince Harry, the Duke of Sussex founded the Invictus games an international multi-sporting events which offers recovery pathway for international wounded, injured and sick service men and women.

“The visit also gives soldiers awareness and recognition in society to support their path in rehabilitation.

“The Invictus games has about 500 participants at the last outing and 21
nations in attendance, including Nigeria which made a head ways with gold
and Bronze at it’s first outing last year.

The DHQs added that the visit is to consolidate Nigeria’s strong hold at the game and the possibility of hosting the event in later years. “The Honourable Minister of Defence, Alhaji Mohammed Abubakar Badaru who was at Germany for last year’s event, has accepted to host the games when granted to Nigeria.