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ABUJA – The National Security Adviser (NSA), Mallam Nuhu Ribadu, has condemned the Canadian government for its decision to deny visas to Nigeria’s Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), Christopher Musa, and other senior military officials.

The officials were due to attend an event in Canada honouring war veterans, but only a portion of the delegation was granted visas, leading to strong reactions from Nigerian authorities.

Ribadu and Musa spoke on Thursday at the inaugural annual lecture of the Alumni Association of the National Institute for Security Studies (AANISS) in Abuja.

The event, attended by security experts and government officials, focused on national security challenges and international cooperation.

Addressing the visa denial, Ribadu expressed frustration, describing it as disrespectful, while Musa emphasised the need for Nigeria to assert itself on the global stage and not be taken for granted.

Musa recounted the experience, noting that he and his team had been invited to the veterans’ event but faced an unexpected setback when some of the delegation were denied entry. He described the situation as disappointing but saw it as a reminder for Nigeria to strengthen its independence and resilience.

He stated, “Every disappointment is a blessing. Yesterday, I was meant to be in Canada for an event to honour our veterans, those who were injured during battles, and we were supposed to be there.

“We were invited with our team. Half of us have gone, and half have been denied. It’s very disappointing.

“It’s a clear reminder that the country must stand on its own, stand strong as a nation, and should no longer be taken for granted.”

Ribadu, in his remarks, reinforced the importance of making Nigeria self-sufficient, citing the incident as further motivation to work towards national progress.

He commended Musa for his leadership in tackling security challenges, stressing the need for continued collaboration among security agencies.

The NSA said, “Thank you for having the courage to say Canada denied you visas. They can go to hell.

“Even though it’s painful and disrespectful, we are peaceful and strong, and I agree with you that it is time to fix our country.

“Yet, this is another reason we must work hard to make Nigeria thrive. I commend you for providing purposeful leadership in the fight against insecurity.”

The visa denial raises questions about Canada’s stance on Nigerian military officials and its broader diplomatic relationship with Nigeria. While the specific reasons for the refusal remain unclear, the incident has highlighted the bureaucratic and political hurdles Nigerian officials face in international engagements.

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Disappointments are not always a blessing. This one pain una.

I dey see pain and tears

🥴

Thats véry thoughtful of Canada.

They helped Nigerians save millions of taxpayers money.

Ribaldu tactically didn't give us a figure on how many of them went for the visa application. I believe its in hundreds.

Wasteful government!

Nonsense talk. Nigeria wey never baff dey tell another country to 'Go to hell'. Meanwhile, Nigeria is in hell already. Rubbish.

Okay no problem..

They can go to hell..

Next time go to Pakistan or Iran if there is a terrorist sympathisers remembrance day there. Canada knows why they deny them visa.

See pain ment. The same Canada the citizens of this hellhole of a country are dying for? Perhaps the human right abuses by the Nigerian military under this govt have reached its peak.

I cannot imagine the secretary of defense of the United States refused visa to ANY nation. By the time APC is done with Nigerians, the country Nigeria would have been a forgotten nation. What a time to be alive! APC ers will suffer pain the most.

Omooba77:


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na so ... the jihad is on

Shouldn’t be only Canada. US, UK, , , EU and all the places they go for vacations and medical tourism should as well.

Why e day pain am

Not nice

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Ribadu think say na Nigeria wey him do nonsense be Canada.

After kidnapping a foreign national and detaining him for months demanding bribe, you think the world was not watching you then

Useless NSA

See national embarrassment. A whole CDS denied visa. Chai!

Addressing the visa denial, Musa emphasised the need for Nigeria to assert itself on the global stage and not be taken for granted.

Then walk the talk first. Stop anti-democratic stances. Remove all the crooked people occupying top positions in govt.

I wish every country will deny Nigeria government officials visa....e for help reset our factory settings

If you respect yourself, others will respect you..

Can they try that with United States

Omo! That's a big slap on Nigeria. If we don't fix our country, this is the type of insult every Nigerian would continue to experience.

A homeless European can wake up and visit Canada if he has flight fare, but a billionaire in Nigeria with mansions everywhere would still have to go and apply for visa.....

No matter how hard you work or your level of wealth, if your country's image is battered it would always haunt you

How do we expect other countries to respect us when we have people with questionable characters occupying virtually all the sensitive leadership positions in our country?

Those that left shouldnt have gone if you really want to damn Canada.... But no be for naija dat go happen.

Omooba77:


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Omooba77:
The officials were due to attend an event in Canada honouring war veterans, but only a portion of the delegation was granted visas, leading to strong reactions from Nigerian authorities.

Are they Nigerian war veterans being honoured by Canada in Canada?
Or what is the connection

EmeeNaka:
Disappointments are not always a blessing. This one pain una.

How old are you?
Imagine he went and the plane cr@$hed.

The 51st state of the US sef dey show workings

Nigerian ain't is notorious for human rights abuses

Leave those ers of terrorists. Hamas They welcome will soon declare Sharia in Canada.

Oforleta:
How do we expect other countries to respect us when we have people with questionable characters occupying virtually all the sensitive leadership positions in our country?

U nko
Show me a man in Nigeria without a questionable character?

Waiting for your reply.

Oforleta:
How do we expect other countries to respect us when we have people with questionable characters occupying virtually all the sensitive leadership positions in our country?

Why do we allow people with questionable characters to emerge from among us into leadership positions at the federal, state and local levels

OkpaNsukkaisBae:
I dey see pain and tears

so why are u happy?

How dare you give visas to terroists! They're terrorists in the country, Canada is not UK and ! Sweetest news today! See pains everywhere! Our tweet is really doing wonders