The Canadian High Commission in Nigeria has denied visas to General Christopher Musa, the Chief of Defence Staff, and some team members. This denial prevented them from attending an event in Canada honouring war veterans to which they had been invited.
General Musa revealed this information on Thursday during the maiden annual National Association of the Institute for Security Studies lecture. He described the denial as disappointing and a wake-up call for Nigeria to strengthen its sovereignty and reduce dependence on foreign nations.
The National Security Adviser (NSA), Nuhu Ribadu, condemned the denial as disrespectful and called for government action. He expressed strong sentiments against Canada's action.
The Canadian High Commission has not officially explained the visa denial. However, there are speculations about possible reasons for the denial, including a protocol oversight, such as the absence of a "Note Verbale" (diplomatic note) from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, which is usually required for visa applications from high-ranking government officials.
Some suggest that Canada might have concerns about human rights issues related to the Nigerian military, and there could be other undisclosed reasons for the denial that has yet to be revealed.
The Canadian High Commission has not yet officially commented on the matter,r and the Nigerian government is reportedly considering its options for a diplomatic response.
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