DHQ also made it known via a statement, that the royal couple will be treated to different cultural activities during their visit
By Kehinde Okeowo
The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) has confirmed that England Prince and Duke of Sussex, Prince Harry, and his wife, Meghan Markle, will pay a courtesy visit to Nigeria in May.
This was made known via a statement signed by the Director, Defence Information (DDI), Brig Gen Tukur Gusau, over the weekend.
According to him, the prince and his wife will be meeting with the Nigerian military to discuss issues relating to ‘Invictus games’, a sporting event meant for wounded, injured and sick service men and women all over the world.
He went on to say the royal couple will be treated to different cultural activities during the visit.
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The statement reads, “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 recalled that Prince Harry, the Duke of Duchess founded the Invictus games, an international multi- sporting event which offers recovery pathway for international wounded, injured and sick service men and women.”
Speaking further, Gen Gusau noted that the Invictus games had about 500 participants and 21 nations in attendance including Nigeria which won gold and silver at its first outing last year.
He added that the Duke’s visit is to consolidate Nigeria’s strong hold at the game and the possibility of hosting the event in later years.
