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Canadian Embassy Confirms Denying Defence Chief Visa

Cites "Privacy Reasons"

Benita OrumabyBenita Oruma
February 15, 2025
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Canadian Embassy Confirms Denying Defence Chief Visa
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The High Commission of Canada in Nigeria has confirmed that the Canadian embassy denied the Chief of defense staff’s visa to Canada, however, the High Commission said that it can’t reveal the reason for the denial due to “privacy reasons”

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  • General Musa’s Reaction and Planned Trip
  • Canadian High Commission’s Official Statement
  • Conclusion

General Musa’s Reaction and Planned Trip

The Chief of Defense Staff, Christopher Musa was scheduled to travel to Canada on Thursday for an event but was denied a visa by the Canadian embassy in Nigeria. The Defense Chief at the National Association of the Institute for Security Studies, AANISS, in Abuja on Thursday confirmed the incident saying;

“Every disappointment is a blessing. Yesterday, I was meant to be in Canada. There’s an event to honor 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.”

Canadian Embassy Confirms Denying Defence Chief Visa

Canadian High Commission’s Official Statement

In response to media inquiries, the Canadian High Commission issued a statement on X (formerly Twitter) acknowledging awareness of the reports concerning the planned travel of senior Nigerian officials but withheld the reason for the denial. The high commission statement partly reads; “However, for privacy reasons, we are unable to provide any comment on the status of visa applications of specific individuals.”

Conclusion

The denial of a visa to the Nigerian Chief of Defence Staff by the Canadian embassy remains shrouded in mystery, with the official explanation citing privacy concerns. While the lack of transparency may be frustrating to some, the Canadian High Commission’s adherence to privacy protections in this matter is in line with standard diplomatic practice. The incident highlights the complexities of international relations and the sometimes opaque nature of visa processing decisions. General Musa’s measured response underscores the need for continued professional engagement between Canada and Nigeria despite this setback.

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Benita Oruma

Benita Oruma

Benita Oruma is a lawyer in training, a 400 level student in the university of Ibadan. She is a content writer with interest in corporate affairs and the marketplace.

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