The two have a busy schedule planned for their three-day visit, which began Friday with a stop by a school.
The duke and duchess visited Lightway Academy in Abuja, the capital of Nigeria. The school was kicking off a two-day mental health summit.
During the stop, Meghan said it was a complete honor to have our first visit to Nigeria and spoke about her own Nigerian heritage.
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The Duke and Duchess of Sussex visit Lightway Academy on Friday in Abuja, Nigeria. The school was kicking off a two-day mental health summit.
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We believe in you. We believe in your futures. We believe in your ability to continue to tell your stories and to just be honest with each other, the duchess said. There is no need to suffer in silence. Just make sure that you are taking care of yourselves, and that begins with your mental health by really talking about whatevers coming up for you.
After the school visit, the Sussexes are set to meet with Gen. Christopher Musa, Nigerias chief of defence staff. Musa invited both Harry and Meghan to Nigeria.
Afterward, Harry will visit with service members at a military hospital to round out the days engagements.
The trip abroad marks the duke and duchesss first international tour together since they visited South Africa in 2019 , before they announced their step back from royal life in January 2020. Its also the first time that either has been to the country.
Over the weekend, the two will have a busy schedule of events, including a reception with military families, an engagement focused on women in leadership, a basketball clinic and much more.
Prior to reuniting with Meghan for the Nigeria trip, the duke was in London to mark the 10th anniversary of the inception of the Invictus Games.
To see more of the twos Nigeria trip, scroll through the photos below:
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Meghan and Harry are greeted with wooden beads and dancing as they arrive at the Lightway Academy in Abuja, Nigeria, on Friday, May 10.
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The Duchess and Duke of Sussex take part in activities as they arrive at the Lightway Academy in Abuja, Nigeria, on Friday, May 10.
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Meghan gestures as she arrives at the Lightway Academy in Abuja, Nigeria, on Friday, May 10.
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Harry and Meghan meet with children during a visit to the Lightway Academy in Abuja on Friday, May 10, as they visit Nigeria.
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Meghan smiles while delivering a speech at the Lightway Academy in Abuja, Nigeria, on Friday, May 10.
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Meghan takes a selfie with students at the Lightway Academy in Abuja, Nigeria, on Friday, May 10.
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A photo shows a welcome sign outside of the Lightway Academy in Abuja, Nigeria, on Friday, May 10.
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Harry and Meghan are all smiles at the Lightway Academy in Abuja, Nigeria, on Friday, May 10.
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The Sussexes Duchess of Sussex meet with the Chief of Defence Staff of Nigeria at the Defence Headquarters in Abuja on May 10.
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Meghan and Harry speak with attendees at the reception for military families.
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The two taking in dancers and entertainers at the military reception on Friday.
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