Arriving in Lagos on Friday, for the invictus games, the royal couple’s first engagement was a meeting with Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, at Lagos House in Marina. Their visit to Nigeria serves as part of their ongoing efforts to promote the Invictus Games, a sporting event founded by Prince Harry for wounded military personnel.
During their stay in Lagos, Prince Harry and Meghan participated in the Dream Big Basketball clinic organized by the Giant of Africa Foundation, hosted at Ilupeju Grammar School. The event, aimed at empowering young athletes, received accolades from the foundation’s president, Masai Ujiri, who praised the couple for their commitment to inspiring African youth through sports.
Expressing their enthusiasm for engaging in initiatives empowering young people in Africa, the Duke and Duchess highlighted the importance of such programs in fostering community resilience and individual empowerment.
Transitioning to the capital city, Abuja, the royal couple visited the officer’s mess complex on Saturday. Prince Harry, leading his team dressed in yellow, engaged in a spirited exhibition match against a team captained by Nigeria’s chief of defence staff. Despite Prince Harry’s team, dubbed the Invictus Team, initially taking the lead, Team CDS, led by the Nigerian commander, ultimately bested them.
Later, Prince Harry and Meghan actively attended a reception for military families, where they actively engaged with traditional dancers who actively showcased their cultural heritage through vibrant performances and acrobatics.
The visit of the Duke and Duchess of Sussex to Nigeria not only underscores their commitment to promoting the Invictus Games but also highlights their dedication to supporting initiatives aimed at empowering and uplifting communities, particularly those focused on youth development and veterans’ welfare.
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