(L-R): Ribadu, Musa
Sam Ogbole
The Canadian Embassy in Nigeria has denied visa to Nigeria’s Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), Gen. Christopher Musa, and other senior military officials.
Musa disclosed that he and other top military officers were supposed to attend an official event in Canada on Wednesday, but were denied visas.
The event, according to the CDS, was organised to honour war veterans, including those injured in battle.
“Every disappointment is a blessing. Yesterday, I was meant to be in Canada.
“There’s an event to honour our veterans, those that were injured during battles, and we were meant to be there.
“We were invited with our team. Half has gone, and half has been denied. It’s very disappointing,” Musa said.
National Security Adviser Malam Nuhu Ribadu, on Thursday at the maiden annual lecture of the National Association of the Institute for Security Studies (AANISS) in Abuja, strongly expressed his displeasure about the development.
“Thank you for the courage to say Canada denied you visas.
“Canada can go to hell. They can go to hell.
“Even though it’s painful, it’s disrespectful, but we are peaceful and strong.
“I agree with you that it is time to fix our country.
“Yet, this is another reason we work hard to make Nigeria work,” Ribadu said.
The NSA lauded Musa for his leadership in tackling insecurity across the country.
According to him, security agencies are working together to address national security challenges.
