The National Security Adviser (NSA), Nuhu Ribadu, has blasted the Canadian government over the denial of visas to Nigeria’s Chief of Defence Staff, General Christopher Musa, and other top military officers......CONTINUE READING THE ARTICLE FROM THE SOURCE>>>>>
While speaking at the maiden annual lecture of the National Association of the Institute for Security Studies in Abuja, Ribadu recalled how the military was denied visas for an official engagement.
The NSA’s reaction followed General Musa’s public explanation of the situation. Musa earlier noted during the lecture that a delegation had been invited to an event honouring war veterans but the Canadian embassy had denied some of them visas.
“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
Reacting, the NSA said, “Thank you for the courage to say Canada denied you visas. They can go to hell.
“Even though it’s painful and disrespectful, we are peaceful, we are strong, and I agree with you—it is time to fix our country. This is yet another reason we must work hard to make Nigeria work.”