Kaduna State Governor Uba Sani on Friday received the Duke of Sussex, Prince Harry at the Sir Kashim Ibrahim House.
Prince Harry in Kaduna to meet with Nigerian military veterans, soldiers wounded in action, and families of soldiers killed in action. He was invited by the Chief of Defence Staff General Christoper Muss.
In his remarks during the courtesy visit, the Duke of Sussex gave insights into what inspired him to create the Invictus Games and his unrelenting efforts to expand the Games internationally.
After viewing the warriors games held in Quantico, Virginia, a Marine Corps Base, Prince Harry created the Invictus Games, an international athletics competition for active duty and veteran service members who have become ill or injured during, or resulting from, their service.
He gave a firm commitment to sustain the Games and expand it to many countries because it holds the promise of effectively lifting the spirits of veterans and soldiers still in active service.
Uba Sani said “We are grateful to Prince Harry for identifying with the Armed Forces of Nigeria, and in particular his work towards creating a Hub dedicated to the welfare of personnel of our Armed Forces.
“His visit will definitely lift the spirits of our brave and resilient officers and men and women of the Armed Forces. We also salute the Duke of Sussex for his exemplary humanitarian services and activism, especially in the area of wildlife conservation in Africa, and Charity for Children in Lesotho.
“Prince Harry’s life-long pursuit of good causes aligns with my own life – long activism for improvement in the conditions of the poor, vulnerable and underserved in our society. As Governor, I have committed myself to bringing hope to the poor, weak and vulnerable in Kaduna State.”
