Prince Harry and Meghan Markle wrapped up their three-day visit to Nigeria with a visit to Lagos, marking the end of their trip to promote the Invictus Games for wounded military veterans.
The Duke and Duchess of Sussex arrived in Nigeria to support this initiative, founded by Prince Harry a decade ago to rally global support for injured troops and veterans.
During their visit, Meghan Markle participated in a forum on women in leadership in Abuja, co-hosted by Dr. Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, the head of the World Trade Organization. She shared insights about her Nigerian heritage and emphasized the importance of being a role model for women.
On the final day of their visit, Prince Harry and Meghan engaged in a basketball event organized by the Giants of Africa Foundation in Lagos, an organization dedicated to empowering youth through sports engagement.
They also met with Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu, who praised their dedication to supporting military personnel and expressed optimism about the possibility of hosting the Invictus Games in Nigeria.The royal couple’s visit to Nigeria aimed to promote the Invictus Games and uplift the spirits of Nigerian soldiers involved in the ongoing conflict against extremist groups.
Their presence in the country signifies a commitment to supporting wounded and sick service veterans through the power of sports and community engagement.