Nigeria’s Defence Headquarters (DHQ) said over the weekend that a prominent member of the British Royal family, the Duke of Sussex, Prince Harry, and his wife, Meghan Markle are expected to meet military personnel on his forthcoming visit to Nigeria.
A statement signed by the Director, Defence Information (DDI), Brig Gen Tukur Gusau, said the royal couple will be meeting with service members and will be hosted to arrays of cultural activities.
“The Defence Headquarters ( DHQ) has expressed its honour and delight for the acceptance of the Duke of Sussex, His Royal Highness, Prince Harry and his wife, the Duchess of Sussex, Meghan to visit Nigeria in May, 2024.
“During their stay in the country, they will be meeting with service members and will be hosted to arrays of cultural activities.
“It would be recalled that Prince Harry, the Duke of Duchess founded the Invictus games, an international multi- sporting event which offers recovery pathway for international wounded, injured and sick service men and women”, it said.
The statement said”it also gives soldiers awareness and recognition in society to support their path in rehabilitation”.
The Invictus games had about 500 participants at the last outing and 21 nations in attendance, including Nigeria, who won gold and silver at its first outing last year.
“The visit is to consolidate Nigeria’s strong hold at the game and the possibility of hosting the event later years.
“The Honourable Minister of Defence, Alhaji Mohammed Abubakar Badaru, who was at Germany at last year’s event, has accepted to host the games when granted to Nigeria”, it said.
Kingsley Nwezeh
Follow us on:
