Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's visit to Nigeria sees the Duke advocating for wounded soldiers' support at a reception organized by the Chief of Defence Staff. Harry emphasizes the impact of soldiers' injuries and highlights plans for the Invictus Centre to aid in their recovery.
Prince Harry, the Duke of Sussex, along with his wife Meghan Markle, continued their visit to Nigeria, promoting the Invictus Games and advocating support for wounded soldiers.
At a reception organized by the Chief of Defence Staff in Abuja, Harry emphasized the profound impact of soldiers' injuries on their families and nations. He highlighted the importance of the Invictus Games in providing a pathway to recovery and announced plans for the Invictus Centre to support wounded soldiers post-recovery.
Minister of Defence Abubakar Badaru reaffirmed the Nigerian government's commitment to supporting injured soldiers, while Chief of Defence Staff General Christopher Musa praised the positive impact of Invictus Games participation on wounded troops.
The visit underscores ongoing efforts to address the needs of wounded soldiers and their families, with initiatives like the purchase of prosthetics for injured soldiers.