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The Duke and Duchess of Sussex met with Derrick Cobinnah, co-founder of Forces Help Africa, ahead of their departure from Nigeria following their three-day visit to the country. The Ghanaian veteran shared a photo with the royal couple.
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On their final day in Nigeria, the Duke and Duchess of Sussex participating in various engagements across Lagos.
Their itinerary commenced with a visit to Ilupeju Senior Grammar School alongside Giants of Africa. It was during this event that Meghan and Harry announced The Archewell Foundation's support for Giants of Africa, enabling the expansion of its programming to include an extra adaptive court and accessible sports, thereby enriching the community of Abuja.
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The Duke and Duchess of Sussex attended a reception hosted by the Governor of Lagos Babajide Sanwo-Olu and Nigeria’s Chief of Defense Staff.
The reception, held at the Lagos State Governor's Office, brought together distinguished guests, including government officials, community leaders, and prominent figures from various fields.
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For their final engagement during their visit to Nigeria, the Duke and Duchess of Sussex attended a charity polo match held in their honor at the Ikoyi Polo Club in Lagos.
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The event also served as a fundraiser for 'Nigeria: Unconquered,' a charity dedicated to empowering wounded warriors through sports and rehabilitation programs.
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Following this morning's 'Nigeria: Unconquered' event, The Duke and Duchess of Sussex attended a reception with military families and The Widows Association to honor the sacrifices of service members.
During the event, attendees shared their stories of recovery and preparation for the Invictus Games 2025. A 3D tour of the upcoming Nigerian ‘Invictus Centre’ for rehabilitation was also shown on the big screen, and the reception concluded with remarks from Prince Harry and the couple receiving traditional Aso-Oke outfits.
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On Saturday, the Duke and Duchess of Sussex spent their second day in Nigeria as part of their three-day visit to the country.
They began the day by attending a training session hosted by Nigeria: Unconquered, an organization dedicated to supporting wounded, injured, or ill service members, inspired by the Invictus movement.
Meghan and Harry watched a sitting volleyball game before the Duke joined in, and the Duchess mingled with the crowd.
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For the final event on Day 2 of Meghan and Harry's visit to Nigeria, the Duchess of Sussex joined in conversation with Dr. Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, Director-General of the World Trade Organization, for an event celebrating female leaders in Abuja.
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In front of 50 women spanning Nigerian society, politics, business, media, and culture, Meghan and Dr. Okonjo-Iweala highlighted the significance of female leadership and empowerment in fostering global progress. The Duchess discussed her Nigerian roots, her optimism for the future, and the impact of representation.
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Following this morning's engagement at the Lightway Academy, the Duke and Duchess of Sussex were officially welcomed to Nigeria by Chief of Defence Staff, General Christopher Musa, at Defence Headquarters in Abuja.
The couple were greeted warmly, and Prince Harry commended Nigeria's engagement with the Invictus movement, emphasizing sport's role in rehabilitation. The event showcased personal connections as armed forces members' wives joyfully welcomed Meghan.
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On Friday, the Duke and Duchess of Sussex touched down in Nigeria, launching a three-day private visit to the West African nation, where they will be promoting Invictus Games as well as the themes of mental health and female empowerment.
Their first engagement at the Lightway Academy in Abuja was to launch Nigeria's first-ever Mental Health Summit, the result of an expanded partnership between The Archewell Foundation and The GEANCO Foundation. Outside the school, students lined up to welcome the royal couple, alongside a troupe of dancers.
During the event, the Duchess connected with students, expressing, "I see myself in all of you." Meghan's eagerness to join her husband on the visit stemmed from her own Nigerian heritage, as revealed by a genealogy test in 2022, indicating a striking 43% connection to the country.
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