Prince Harry and Meghan concluded their three-day trip to Nigeria on Sunday, culminating in Lagos, the nation's business hub, to promote his Invictus Games, which support wounded military veterans. The couple arrived on Friday in the capital, Abuja, where their schedule included a school event focused on mental health and meetings with injured Nigerian soldiers in the northwest.
On their final day, they participated in a basketball program with the Giants of Africa Foundation, an initiative aimed at youth development through sports, led by NBA team vice-president Masai Ujiri. Prince Harry engaged with children in basketball dribbling drills, emphasizing the unifying power of sports in building communities and breaking down barriers.
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Harry, who founded the Invictus Games a decade ago after serving as an army helicopter pilot in Afghanistan, and Meghan also met Lagos Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu and attended a local fundraiser. The governor noted Harry's deep engagement and learning experience throughout the visit.
Earlier, Meghan participated in a women's leadership event with World Trade Organization director Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, discussing her Nigerian roots and role as an inspiration for women. She expressed gratitude for the warm reception and her eagerness to explore her heritage further.
In Abuja, the prince also joined a seated volleyball game with Nigerian veterans, including Peacemaker Azuegbulam, a former soldier and Invictus Games gold medalist who lost a leg in combat. Before arriving in Nigeria, Harry was in London for the 10th anniversary of the Invictus Games. His visits to the UK since relocating to the United States in 2020 continue to fuel speculation about his relationship with his royal family, although he did not meet King Charles during this trip.
Nigeria continues to face severe security challenges, including a protracted jihadist insurgency in the northeast that has claimed over 40,000 lives and displaced millions, and ongoing conflicts with heavily armed criminal gangs in the northwest and central regions.
