The Nigerian government has condemned Canada for denying visas to its senior military officers, including the head of the military. Chief of Defence Staff Gen Christopher Musa said half of his delegation, who were supposed to be in Canada for an official assignment on Wednesday, were left in Nigeria after not getting the correct paperwork.

National Security Adviser, Nuhu Ribadu, had on Thursday slammed the Canadian government over its decision to deny visas to the nation’s top military officers. Despite condemnations and observations from various quarters, PUNCH Online reports that the Canadian government has yet to comment on the issue, citing privacy concerns.

The Canadian High Commission in Nigeria has responded to media reports regarding the visa denials of senior Nigerian military officials,

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The Canadian High Commission in Nigeria has acknowledged media reports concerning the visa denials of senior Nigerian military officials, including the Chief of Defence Staff, General Christopher Musa. This was contained in a statement issued by the Commission in Nigeria on Friday.