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Prince Harry and Meghan arrived in Nigeria to support the Invictus Games, an event being organized to help wounded veterans, including Nigerian soldiers. It recognizes soldiers who sustained injuries during the 14-year battle against extremists.
Prince Harry and Meghan arrived in Nigeria to support the Invictus Games, an event being organized to help wounded veterans, including Nigerian soldiers. It recognizes soldiers who sustained injuries during the 14-year battle against extremists.
The royal couple landed in Abuja today, 10th May. Harry and Meghan will be meeting with wounded soldiers and their families in a show of support to improve the soldiers’ morale and well-being. Harry served in Afghanistan as an Apache helicopter co pilot gunner. That motivated him to found the Invictus Games in 2014 to offer wounded veterans and servicemembers the challenge of competing in sports events similar to the Paralympics.
During their stay, they will attend basketball and volleyball matches and will meet with local non-governmental organizations in Abuja and Lagos that are receiving support from them. Meghan will also co-host an event on women in leadership with Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, Director General of the World Trade Organization.
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The news of Meghan’s visit excited some in Nigeria where her life and association with the British royal family are closely followed. The Games are also receiving widespread encouragement from the military and other stakeholders. Many feel it is a good gesture from the British Royals to promote such events to show their respect to those who fought against terrorists and sacrificed their lives.
