According to Associated Press on Friday, the couple, visiting West Africa for the first time at the invitation of the Nigerian military, arrived in the capital city of Abuja early in the morning, according to defence spokesman Brigadier General Tukur Gusau.
During their visit, they will meet with wounded soldiers and their families, aiming to boost morale and wellbeing. Nigerian officials have hailed this engagement as a significant opportunity for the recovery of Nigerian soldiers.
“This engagement with Invictus is giving us the opportunity for the recovery of our soldiers,” Abidemi Marquis, the Director of Sports at Nigeria’s DefenCe Headquarters, told reporters on Thursday.
Prince Harry, who served in Afghanistan as an Apache helicopter copilot gunner, founded the Invictus Games in 2014 to provide wounded veterans and service members with the challenge of competing in sports events similar to the Paralympics. Nigeria participated in last year's edition of the games.
During their stay, the couple will attend basketball and volleyball matches and meet with local non-governmental organizations in Abuja and Lagos that receive their support.
Meghan will also co-host an event on women in leadership with Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, Director General of the World Trade Organization, according to their spokesman Charlie Gipson.
The news of Meghan's visit has generated excitement among Nigerians who closely follow her life and association with the British royal family.
The Nigerian military has emphasized the significance of the Invictus Games in aiding the recovery of thousands of personnel who have been fighting Boko Haram Islamic extremists and their factions since 2009.
According to the military's sports director, Abidemi Marquis, “Eighty percent of our soldiers that have been involved in this recovery programme are getting better (and) their outlook on life is positive.
“The recovery programme has given them an opportunity to improve their personal self-esteem, to improve their mental health and emotional intelligence.”
During their visit, they will meet with wounded soldiers and their families, aiming to boost morale and wellbeing. Nigerian officials have hailed this engagement as a significant opportunity for the recovery of Nigerian soldiers.
“This engagement with Invictus is giving us the opportunity for the recovery of our soldiers,” Abidemi Marquis, the Director of Sports at Nigeria’s DefenCe Headquarters, told reporters on Thursday.
Prince Harry, who served in Afghanistan as an Apache helicopter copilot gunner, founded the Invictus Games in 2014 to provide wounded veterans and service members with the challenge of competing in sports events similar to the Paralympics. Nigeria participated in last year's edition of the games.
During their stay, the couple will attend basketball and volleyball matches and meet with local non-governmental organizations in Abuja and Lagos that receive their support.
Meghan will also co-host an event on women in leadership with Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, Director General of the World Trade Organization, according to their spokesman Charlie Gipson.
The news of Meghan's visit has generated excitement among Nigerians who closely follow her life and association with the British royal family.
The Nigerian military has emphasized the significance of the Invictus Games in aiding the recovery of thousands of personnel who have been fighting Boko Haram Islamic extremists and their factions since 2009.
According to the military's sports director, Abidemi Marquis, “Eighty percent of our soldiers that have been involved in this recovery programme are getting better (and) their outlook on life is positive.
“The recovery programme has given them an opportunity to improve their personal self-esteem, to improve their mental health and emotional intelligence.”
from Punch newspaper
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ReplyDeleteYep! For me, they are welcome. Let me give Meghan Igbo name. Chioma you are welcome with your husband.
Deletelol because you think she is as insufferable as all the Chioma’s you lot put on a pedestal right??? Funny.
DeleteJay be calming down. I actually just felt the name Chioma fits her and I like it. Don't care about whatever you are insinuating.
DeleteMoney wasted over these 2 sellouts. Dont get why the govt has to spend millions for this 2 NOBODIES
DeleteNice one
ReplyDeleteA good cause. Please keep your security very tight
ReplyDeletelol. Nigerian insecurity no go craze reach British Royal Family. Dey no dey tell person who e mate be for levels.
DeleteWelcome to Nigeria. I don't Know why I like this couple.
ReplyDeleteNice but I will choose royalty anytime any day.
ReplyDeleteYour narcissistic people huh. Mtscheww
DeleteAll that Glitters is not gold @Royale
DeleteNice!!!
ReplyDeleteNigerian Army needs Good, Overall packages.
Thier Lives are Brutal
All this time I never knew this was what the Invictus games was about. Thanks for the info.
ReplyDeleteWe often only focus on deaths and forget all those who survive with devastating injuries. Being a military personnel is truly only for the brave.
Will it reduce the price of foodstuffs.
ReplyDeleteThis comment is not nice at all like even in the midst of hunger the wounded the sick should be cared about, let's not all be carried away with hunger or condition of the economy and forget other sides of humanity
DeleteThank you for this comment.
DeleteOnce Nigerians see any popular sarcastic ‘line’ on d social space, most of them don’t know when to use it. They keep embarrassing their IQ. What if ur father or close relative is among d wounded soldiers, would u vomit ds inhuman mess u did up there? So many parochial low lifers calling themselves Bvs.
DeleteThey are welcome
ReplyDeleteNnam, you and your wife are welcome.
ReplyDeleteOya MM a_s lickers, come out and lick for she is here.
ReplyDeleteThey're highly welcome to our dear country.
ReplyDeleteNice course. You're welcome to Nigeria Harry and Meghan.
ReplyDeleteOur sweet Meghan, you are welcome darling. May unknown gunmen not see you and yours
ReplyDeleteThe are well come to naija.
ReplyDeleteHardy stands like a man who knows how to lay pipeđź‘€
ReplyDeleteHarry*
DeleteUna welcome ooo
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