National Security Adviser Nuhu Ribadu has strongly criticized the Canadian embassy for denying visas to Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) Christopher Musa and other top military officers.
Speaking in Abuja on Thursday at the maiden annual lecture of the National Association of the Institute for Security Studies (AANISS), Ribadu did not hold back his frustration, declaring that Canada “can go to hell.”
His reaction followed Musa’s revelation that he and other senior military officials were meant to be in Canada for an event honoring 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.
“We were invited with our team. Half has gone and half has been denied. It’s very disappointing.”
Expressing his displeasure over the situation, Ribadu commended the CDS for speaking out.
“Thank you for the courage to say Canada denied you visas. They can go to hell,” the NSA 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’s leadership in the fight against insecurity, saying that security agencies are working together across the country to tackle national security challenges.
