Duke and duchess greeted by dancers in Nigeria

THE Duke and Duchess of Sussex arrived in Nigeria yesterday to champion the Invictus Games.

Prince Harry founded the organisation to aid the rehabilitation of wounded and sick service members and veterans, among them Nigerian soldiers fighting a 14-year war against Islamic extremists.

The duke and duchess, visiting the West African nation for the first time on the invitation of its military, arrived in the capital, Abuja, early in the morning.

During their trip they will be meeting wounded soldiers and their families in what Nigerian officials have said is a show of support to improve the soldiers’ morale and wellbeing.

The couple visited the Lightway Academy college, which receives support from their Archewell Foundation to educate and train young girls affected by conflicts in Nigeria. The couple were greeted at the school by a dancing troupe and a crowd of excited students and teachers.

During their stay, the couple will attend basketball and volleyball matches and will meet local non-governmental organisations in Abuja and Lagos that are receiving support from them.

The duchess will also co-host an event on women in leadership with Ngozi Okonjo-iweala, director general of the World Trade Organisation.