DHQ: Prince Harry, Wife to Meet Military Personnel on Visit to Nigeria

Kingsley Nwezeh in Abuja

Defence Headquarters (DHQ) said weekend that the Duke of Sussex, a prominent members of the British Royal family, Prince Harry and his wife 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 recall that Prince Harry, the Duke of Duchess founded the Invictus games an international multi- sporting events 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 has about 500 participants at the last outing and 21 nations in attendance, including Nigeria, who won gold and silver at it’s 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.