‘Go to hell,’ Ribadu slams Canada for denying navy chiefs visa

National Security Adviser, Nuhu Ribadu, has slammed the Canadian authorities over its resolution to disclaim visas to Nigeria’s Chief of Defence Staff, Basic Christopher Musa, and different high navy officers.

Ribadu, who spoke on Thursday on the maiden annual lecture of the Nationwide Affiliation of the Institute for Safety Research in Abuja, described the visa snub as “disrespectful” and declared that Canada “can go to hell.”

His response got here after Gen Musa narrated how he and a few senior navy officers had been denied entry into Canada for an official engagement.

The CDS defined that the delegation had been invited to an occasion honouring struggle veterans however was left in limbo after the embassy denied visas to a few of its members.

“Each disappointment is a blessing.

“Yesterday, I used to be meant to be in Canada for an occasion to honour our veterans—these injured in battle. We had been invited together with our crew, however whereas half of us received visas, the opposite half was denied. It’s very disappointing,” Musa stated

He described the transfer as a wake-up name for Nigeria to strengthen its sovereignty.

“It is a reminder that we should stand on our personal, stand sturdy as a nation, and refuse to be taken without any consideration,” he added.

Reacting to the event, Ribadu recommended the CDS for publicly addressing the difficulty, insisting that Nigeria should give attention to constructing its personal power slightly than looking for validation from overseas nations.

“Thanks for the braveness to say Canada denied you visas. They will go to hell,” Ribadu declared.

“Despite the fact that it’s painful and disrespectful, we’re peaceable, we’re sturdy, and I agree with you—it’s time to repair our nation. That is but another excuse we should work exhausting to make Nigeria work.”