National Security Adviser (NSA) Nuhu Ribadu has strongly condemned the Canadian government for denying visas to Nigeria’s Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), General Christopher Musa, and other top military officers.
Speaking on Thursday at the maiden annual lecture of the National Association of the Institute for Security Studies (AANISS) in Abuja, Ribadu expressed his displeasure, saying Canada “can go to hell” for its actions.
His remarks came in response to Musa’s disclosure that he and his team were scheduled to attend an official event in Canada on Wednesday, aimed at honouring war veterans, but were denied entry.
“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,” Musa said.
Reacting to the situation, Ribadu commended the CDS for speaking openly about the incident and called for a stronger Nigeria that would no longer be taken for granted.
“Thank you for the courage to say Canada denied you visas. They can go to hell,” Ribadu 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.”
Ribadu also praised Musa for his leadership in the fight against insecurity, highlighting the ongoing collaboration among Nigeria’s security agencies to strengthen national security.
