In response to Canada’s decision to refuse Nigeria’s Chief of Defense Staff, General Christopher Musa, a visa, Interior Minister Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo called it a disrespectful gesture against Nigeria. He promised that the Federal Government will resolve the matter diplomatically by taking the necessary actions.CONTINUE FULL READING>>>>>
During the National Association of the Institute for Security Studies’ inaugural annual lecture on Thursday, General Musa disclosed that he and a few other high-ranking military officers had been refused visas to attend a ceremony honoring war veterans in Canada.
Top Nigerian authorities criticized the discovery, with many considering it an insult to their nation. Speaking to the CDS at the same occasion, Nuhu Ribadu, the National Security Adviser (NSA), called it disrespectful and declared that Canada “can go to hell.” “I appreciate your bravery in stating that Canada refused your visas. They’re free to burn in hell,” Ribadu declared.
“We are peaceful and strong, and I agree with you that it is time to fix our country, even though it is painful and rude. However, there is just another reason why we want to make Nigeria function. Tunji-Ojo responded to the situation by expressing his disappointment on Channels Television’s Sunrise Daily program. If a senior military officer could be treated with such contempt, he wondered how common Nigerians would be handled.
“I can state that this is unacceptable even if I don’t have all the facts. Although immigration and visa issues are sovereign matters, countries should respect one another. “What happens to the average Nigerian if the Chief of Defense Staff can be treated this way?” the minister said. Even if the Canadian authorities were worried, Tunji-Ojo emphasized, diplomatic channels should have been employed rather than denying the visa outright. He promised that in order to resolve the issue and guarantee that Nigeria receives the respect it is due, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs would take the required actions.CONTINUE FULL READING>>>>>
