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Prince Harry, Meghan Markle Wrap Up Inspiring Tour Of Nigeria (Photos)

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May 13, 2024.

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Prince Harry and Meghan Markle conclude three-day tour of Nigeria
Engage in various activities promoting mental health awareness and sports
Participate in basketball event organized by Giants of Africa Foundation

EKO HOT BLOG reports that Prince Harry and Meghan Markle concluded their three-day tour of Nigeria on Sunday.

The Duke of Sussex and his wife arrived in Nigeria’s capital, Abuja, on Friday. During their visit, they attended a school event focused on mental health, and Prince Harry met wounded Nigerian soldiers in the country’s northwest.

On the third day of their visit, Prince Harry and Meghan participated in a basketball event organized by the Giants of Africa Foundation in Lagos.

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The prince actively engaged in basketball with children at a foundation event hosted by Masai Ujiri, the Vice President of an NBA team.

Reflecting on the significance of sports, Prince Harry remarked, “The power of sports can change lives, bringing people together and creating community without barriers, which is paramount.”

The couple later met with the governor of Lagos State, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, and attended a fundraiser in Lagos.

The governor of Lagos State commended Prince Harry and Meghan Markle for their collaboration with Nigeria’s military to promote mental health awareness.

During their visit to Lagos House in Marina, Harry and Meghan paid a courtesy call to Sanwo-Olu, who made some remarks.

Sanwo-Olu addressed the press after a private meeting with Prince Harry and Meghan Markle, stating that he was honoured to receive them at Lagos House, Marina.

The governor said, “We are excited about the ideas and what they are planning to do, especially with the office of the Chief of Defence Staff, General Christopher Musa, and his wife, Mrs Lilian Musa.

“For Prince Harry, it has been a very interesting and informative trip to the country.

“He has seen a lot. And part of the things we are hoping he will take away is the diversity and extent of how big our country is, how we continue to ensure that we live together in peace and harmony, and what role Lagos plays in the whole conversation.

“They have been to Kano, Abuja, and now Lagos. I am sure they have their own experience of what Nigeria looks like.

“We have extended an additional invitation to them that they can always come back when they want to.

“We are indeed happy for what they are doing, especially for our military men, on the conversation around mental health issues and how they can galvanise their various NGOs to ensure that people who require their support, both in the military and private, can seek that support.