Minister of Foreign Affairs, Mr Geoffrey Onyeama’s move to patronise local carriers for the evacuation of Nigerians abroad has suffered a setback.

The Canadian government had denied a local airline, Air Peace, landing right to evacuate Nigerian citizens in Ottawa on the ground that it has no license to undertake commercial flight to that country.

Mr Onyeama confirmed the development on Thursday at the daily media briefing by the Presidential Task Force on COVID-19.

He however said his ministry was hopeful that the Canadian government would reverse its decision.

He revealed that the Nigerian High Commissioner in Canada had opened discussion with his host government for it to have a rethink.

He said: “The question on evacuation of Nigerians from Canada and the news that the Canadian government had denied landing right to the Nigerian carrier that was supposed to undertake the evacuation.

“Indeed, the Canadian government denied landing right on the grounds that this particular carrier, the Nigerian carrier, doesn’t have license to undertake commercial flight to that country.

“Our High Commissioner in Canada is engaging with the Canadian government on this issue and we are hopeful that we can have the decision reversed. The argument that it is being put forward, which is a strong argument is that this isn’t a regular commercial flight to Canada to take passengers. But this is an emergency flight and there is a difference between the two.

“So, the negotiations are ongoing and we hope that there will be a positive result.”

Source:
https://tribuneonlineng.com/why-canada-denies-air-peace-right-to-evacuate-stranded-nigerians-onyeama/

what are Nigerians there coming back for..

Ftc tho. Let those whining in my mentions keep whining till eternity they haven't crossed their village boundary before..

Crixxx:
what are Nigerians there coming back for..

some went on visits visa, some on business, some schools. And they have families here in 9ja worried about them.

Kekereekun123:
some went on visits visa, some on business, some schools. And they have families here in 9ja worried about them.

If I was the one there I'll never think Nigeria again

Crixxx:
If I was the one there I'll never think Nigeria again

That's your decision, other people are free to make theirs.

Crixxx:
what are Nigerians there coming back for..

they have Canada residence,after the pandemic they are out of Nigeria again.

Kekereekun123:
not everyone is as poor and wretched like you. You cant even survive as an illegal immigrants in canada. So person with mega bucka in Nigeria that went to visit in canada should not. Come back. How lame

very insensitive comment,let us be polite with each other, its a way of promoting unity.

Kekereekun123:
not everyone is as poor and wretched like you. You cant even survive as an illegal immigrants in canada. So person with mega bucka in Nigeria that went to visit in canada should not. Come back. How lame

you see why you Nairalanders are myopic and dumb?... someone who can barely have 2 square meal without begging is calling one wealthier than he is a wretch because he stated his opinion..

It's too bad you can't comprehend simple sentences. Now go back and read again slowly .

ivolt:

Poverty and Ignorance speaking.
Canada is not a paradise!

see this ajegunle beggar.. Have you every crossed the borders of your state??.. or you just sit there, eat akpu and rant..

ivolt:
That's your decision, other people are free to make theirs.

Exactly.. My opinion not yours

Crixxx:


you see why you Nairalanders are myopic and dumb?... someone who can barely have 2 square meal without begging is calling one wealthier than he is a wretch because he stated his opinion..

It's too bad you can't comprehend simple sentences. Now go back and read again slowly .

its people like you that has made visa hard for Nigerians. When una no go come back as agreed

Kekereekun123:
its people like you that has made visa hard for Nigerians. When una no go come back as agreed

So what have you done to make Visa easy for Nigerians?

Crixxx:
what are Nigerians there coming back for..

Crixxx:
If I was the one there I'll never think Nigeria again

You budget for say 2 weeks travel visit, but end up having to pay for 3 months (and counting) in a hotel in a foreign land; meanwhile you have a house in Nigeria. If in that finance draining situation, you will desperately do anything it takes to return home.

omoiyamayor:
very insensitive comment,let us be polite with each other, its a way of promoting unity.

let us learn to tell Nigerians the truth. Our actions and plans abroad rub off other Nigerians. Canada today rejects over 83% of Nigeria student visa applications and also visit visa. Because Nigerians would borrow money to pad account get to canada and skip the school. Some will claim they came for training or conference from there turn to asylum seeker. Lets learn to do the right thing. Even people were using usa visit visa to go give birth. Today we know wasssup

Crixxx:


So what have you done to make Visa easy for Nigerians?

by applying the correct way and not forging documents. I have a Canadian residency visa. Are you ok now

Kekereekun123:
let us learn to tell Nigerians the truth. Our actions and plans abroad rub off other Nigerians. Canada today rejects over 83% of Nigeria student visa applications and also visit visa. Because Nigerians would borrow money to pad account get to canada and skip the school. Some will claim they came for training or conference from there turn to asylum seeker. Lets learn to do the right thing. Even people were using usa visit visa to go give birth. Today we know wasssup

i agree with the reality but the word you choose to Express it is a bit insensitive, not everybody know the truth of abroad,we need to educate ourselves.

Kekereekun123:
let us learn to tell Nigerians the truth. Our actions and plans abroad rub off other Nigerians. Canada today rejects over 83% of Nigeria student visa applications and also visit visa. Because Nigerians would borrow money to pad account get to canada and skip the school. Some will claim they came for training or conference from there turn to asylum seeker. Lets learn to do the right thing. Even people were using usa visit visa to go give birth. Today we know wasssup

Nigerian want better lives and Canada got that standard you know but we need to build our continent as well,if we dont,the West wont,We need Vision to help people see the possibility of better future of Africa.

Let me guess, they want some Canadian airline to do the job and get the pay?

Hmm

Nawah

I’d rather die in Canada

Since the coming back is voluntary, they should do whatever possible to bring them back.

Because he is Igbo.

It's a pity that the claimed Giant of Africa can't boast of having operating national carrier airline like Ethiopia, Egypt amongst others. I hope that what we've experienced during this pandemic will open the eyes of the understanding of our leaders.

Ok

Hmmm

ProsperChild:


Source:
https://tribuneonlineng.com/why-canada-denies-air-peace-right-to-evacuate-stranded-nigerians-onyeama/

Can't they waive that base on the situation at hand and intergovernmental relations.

Kekereekun123:
not everyone is as poor and wretched like you. You cant even survive as an illegal immigrants in canada. So person with mega bucka in Nigeria that went to visit in canada should not. Come back. How lame

Hey easy bro, that was too hard... Come on