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The Minister of State for Defence, Bello Matawalle, has revealed that Nigeria will respond strongly if Canada fails to resolve the issue surrounding its refusal to grant visas to the Chief of Defence Staff, Gen Christopher Musa.

The minister's statement was made in an official release signed by Iyogun Sunday, the Director of Information and Public Relations at the Ministry of Defence.

Matawalle stressed that Nigeria must assert itself on the global stage, following the recent diplomatic incident where visas were denied to the Chief of Defence Staff, General Musa, and other members of the Nigerian delegation.

The delegation was en route to Canada for a significant event honouring Nigerian war veterans when the visas were refused.

The minister expressed deep disappointment at the treatment of the Nigerian delegation, stressing that such actions threaten the diplomatic relationship between Nigeria and Canada.

He remarked, "This is not a mere bureaucratic mistake; it is an affront to our national dignity and integrity. We cannot allow our country to be disrespected in this way on the global stage."

Matawalle called for an immediate and thorough investigation into the reasons for the visa denial, asserting that Nigeria must respond firmly to protect its standing in international affairs.

"We cannot afford to be passive in the face of such disrespect. The Nigerian government must take a strong diplomatic position. If we do not receive a satisfactory explanation, we must be prepared to take appropriate and assertive action," he declared.

The visa denial raises serious concerns about how Canada treats Nigerian military officials and the broader state of diplomatic relations between the two countries.

News360 Nigeria previously reported that Nigeria's National Security Adviser, Nuhu Ribadu, criticised the Canadian embassy for denying visas to Chief of Defence Staff Christopher Musa and other top military officers.

Ribadu's remarks followed an address by Musa at the inaugural annual lecture of the National Association of the Institute for Security Studies (AANISS) in Abuja on Thursday. Musa revealed that his team had been invited to Canada for a ceremony honoring war veterans, but half of the delegation was denied visas.

Musa had called the incident "disappointing" but noted that it served as a reminder for Nigeria to "stand strong as a nation" and not be underestimated.

CoronaVirusPro:
Way to go!

Morafvckers can’t just fvck around without finding out!

If not modern times, the Nigerian Armed Forces would have fvckin invaded Canada, not even now that they are not in good terms with their fvckin big brother US.

What a fvckin insult! Canada of all countries! Morafvckers feel because they share boarders with US, they can give fvcks to their big brothers at the other side.

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CoronaVirusPro:
Way to go!

Morafvckers can’t just fvck around without finding out!

If not modern times, the Nigerian Armed Forces would have fvckin invaded Canada, not even now that they are not in good terms with their fvckin big brother US.

What a fvckin insult! Canada of all countries! Morafvckers feel because they share boarders with US, they can give fvcks to their big brothers at the other side.

N

CoronaVirusPro:
Way to go!

Morafvckers can’t just fvck around without finding out!

If not modern times, the Nigerian Armed Forces would have fvckin invaded Canada, not even now that they are not in good terms with their fvckin big brother US.

What a fvckin insult! Canada of all countries! Morafvckers feel because they share boarders with US, they can give fvcks to their big brothers at the other side.

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Savenigeria2023:
Lousy looters

ade4real2016:
See who is speaking gibberish here...These people are not ashamed at all.... Canadian government will help you wash your filthy n dirty linens outside if you're Not ashamed to swallow the shame brought upon this nation...

Pickieox:
This stoopeed and corrupt Matawalle is talking. Is this not the senseless former governor of Zamfara that bought vehicle for Islamic clerics in his state when his state is ravaging in poverty? It's just unfortunate that an average Nigerian does not know what is called good governance anymore. It is like an utopian dream. But when we go to other civilised countries, we do see the difference.

OChimex:
Freaking idiots. Na una dey see, chief of army staff and military personnel going for conference or whatever.

Canada dey see village hunters wey won japa.... 😆🤣

The reason they denied una visa

Afrobasic:
Canada na your mate?

What a bunch of Clowns

allthingsgood:
Keep kwayet biko

Blazetrailer:
Lol....our Nairaland mumu don come...

Blazetrailer:
Lol.....this thing pain dem well well o!
Abeg make Canada deny them more jarey!

Infoguy666:
https://news360ng.com/canada-nigerias-minister-of-defense-matawalle-condemns-visa-denial-to-military-officials-seeks-assertive-diplomacy/