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On Friday, January 31, 2025, Abuja, Nigeria, witnessed a significant advancement in the rehabilitation of its wounded service members with the groundbreaking ceremony of the Armed Forces Invictus Centre. This state-of-the-art facility is designed to harness the power of sports in aiding the recovery and reintegration of Nigerian military personnel who have sustained injuries or illnesses during their service.

The Duke of Sussex
The ceremony was presided over by the Chief of Defence Staff, General CG Musa, who welcomed the Honourable Minister of Defence, Mohammed Badaru Abubakar, to the event. The centre aims to offer comprehensive support, utilizing sports as a therapeutic tool to facilitate both physical and mental rehabilitation.
The Duke of Sussex, Patron of the Invictus Games Foundation, along with The Duchess of Sussex, have been ardent supporters of the transformative role of sports in recovery. Reflecting on their recent visit to Nigeria, The Duke remarked, "The ground-breaking of the Armed Forces Invictus Centre in Nigeria represents a pivotal shift for our global Invictus community, expanding its reach to the great continent of Africa. When my wife and I visited Nigeria last May, we witnessed first-hand the strength, hope and healing that sport ignites in individuals, as well as its restorative impact on families. I am especially proud to see Nigeria leading the way in Africa with this purpose-built recovery centre."
David Wiseman, Director for International Development at the Invictus Games Foundation, expressed his enthusiasm, stating, "We are delighted to see Nigeria bring their vision for a new recovery centre to life. Nigeria continues to be a fantastically engaged member of our community, engaging both with the Invictus Games and our programmes Beyond the Games, thanks to the support of Monster Energy Cares. Nigeria’s growing commitment to sport for recovery for their wounded, injured and sick service personnel and veterans continues to be an inspiration."
As Team Nigeria prepares for its second appearance at the Invictus Games, with the upcoming Vancouver Whistler 2025 event, the new centre will serve as a vital resource. It will provide essential support for training and recovery, ensuring that service personnel are well-equipped for competition and, more importantly, for their future beyond injury.
The establishment of the Armed Forces Invictus Centre underscores Nigeria's deepening commitment to the Invictus movement, which has been instrumental in transforming the lives of wounded, injured, and sick service personnel and veterans worldwide.
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