Nigeria’s National Security Adviser, Nuhu Ribadu, criticized the Canadian embassy for refusing visas to the Chief of Defense Staff (CDS), General Christopher Musa, and other senior army officials.
Ribadu made these remarks during the inaugural lecture of the National Association of the Institute for Security Studies (AANISS) in Abuja, adding that Canada “can go to hell”.
Earlier, Major General Musa shared how he and his colleagues were denied visas at the Canadian embassy according to The Cable.
“Every disappointment is a blessing, yesterday, I was meant to be in Canada for an event to honour our veterans—those injured in battle. We were invited along with our team, but while half of us got visas, the other half was denied. It’s very disappointing,” Musa said.
Ribadu, unable to conceal his displeasure, commended the CDS for speaking out about the incident.
“Thank you for the courage to say Canada denied you visas. They can go to hell,” the NSA said.
“Even though it’s painful, it’s disrespectful, but we are peaceful and strong and I agree with you that it is time to fix our country. Yet, this is another reason we work hard to make Nigeria work.” the NSA noted.