- Sussex Squad feeds 100 special needs children in Abuja
Every single person has mental health. So therefore, you have to look after yourself to look after other people… Prince Harry, Duke of Sussex
Although the visit of Prince Harry and his wife, Meghan Markle to Nigeria has been filled with receptions and funfare particularly with fans #Sussessquad members in Nigeria who even went as far as making ‘asoebi’ (Yoruba word for uniform clothing worn by family or friends on special occasions like weddings, birthdays, funerals, etc.), the couple whose first major outing was at the Light Academy, an educational institution supported by their Archewell Foundation had the Duke of Sussex advocating for mental health welbeing.
The Duchess, Meghan Markle graced the occasion in a peach maxi dress, complemented by Prince Harry’s matching beige shirt and pants ensemble. The couple’s attire exuded elegance and simplicity, mirroring their dedication to style and substance.
Addressing students’ and pupils at a mental health summit in Abuja, the Duke of Sussex told them “there’s no shame to acknowledge that today is a bad day, that you left school feeling stressed.”
During their tour the couple visited a kindergarten class where children from very little to age five danced and sang. At one point, the visitors got to their feet and joined the class in singing Jump Up, Turn Around.
Watch the video below.
Not to be outdone in the visit, the Nigerian Sussex Squad members met with Harry and Meghan at a sitting volleyball with injured veterans who are Invictus Games Nigerian athletes. They shared food and drinks.
A key member of the Squad @sussexsquadpod1 on X writes: “#SussexSquad in both Lagos and Abuja will be feeding 100 people in each location as a welcome to Nigeria in honor of #HarryandMeghan. Today in Abuja, we are feeding 100 special needs children! Welcome to Nigeria #PrinceHarryandMeghan #HarryandMeghaninNigeria #HarryandMeghanaija.”
The Sussex Squad fans of the royal couple are focused on championing the humanitarian works of Harry and Meghan around the world, through yearly donations to various charities close to the heart of the royal couple. over one million dollars have been donated in a space of about 5 years.
Likewise, after a meeting with the Duchess, Dr. Ayoade Alakija, @yodifiji, Chair Board @FINDdx, Special Envoy @WHO, @ACTAccelerator Co-Chair G7 Impact Investment Initiative on Global Health in a post on X said: “What an incredible afternoon of sisterhood in Abuja!!! Nigerian Women from across the country & all sectors led by @NOIweala welcomed Meghan “Omowale” Duchess of Sussex home. Well done Mo Abudu. Substantive discussion, fun and selfies! Strong call to action. Watch this space…”
Harry who visited Kaduna State on Friday and met with wounded and injured Nigerian soldiers at the 44 Nigerian Army Reference Hospital.
