Uba Sani, governor of Kaduna, says Prince Harry, Duke of Sussex, is an epitome of patriotism and inspiration to the youths.Sani said the Duke’s humanitarian pursuits align with his advocacy and goals for the poor and vulnerable citizens.in Nigeria on Friday alongside Meghan, his wife, to dialogue on the hosting of the next Invictus Games.Prince Harry started the games which aim at providing rehabilitation for wounded members of the armed forces and veterans through sport.
“I am extremely delighted to welcome Prince Harry, the Duke of Sussex, to Kaduna state, the heartbeat of northern Nigeria and Nigeria’s centre of learning,” the governor said. “Your visit reminds us of another happy event 68 years ago, when Queen Elizabeth II, your grandmother, was welcomed to Kaduna on 2nd of February, 1956, by our revered leader, the Premier of Northern Nigeria, Sir Ahmadu Bello .”The governor said the Duke is “a symbol of courage, perseverance, compassion, and the oneness of humanity”.“Despite your privileged upbringing and position in the Royal Family, you opted to go to the battlefield in the service of your country.
“Your lifelong 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.“In the forging of Nigeria-British relations, Kaduna hosted some of the most prominent political and administrative officers from colonial times to the attainment of Nigeria’s independence in 1960.”On his part, Prince Harry said the purpose of the visit was to “lift the spirit” of servicemen and veterans through the Invictus Games.
“And as we had a conversation with the chief of defence staff a few hours earlier, he acknowledged the smiles on their faces and the fact that opportunity, that moment being part of the Invictus community, put a smile back on their faces.“We will build on that morale that anyone that is put in the line of fire with their lives despite injury is not over.
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