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The High Commission of Canada in Nigeria<\/a> has responded to reports concerning the denial of visas to Nigeria\u2019s Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), General Christopher Musa, and other senior military officers planning to travel for an event in Canada.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In a terse statement on its official X handle (formerly Twitter) on Friday, the High Commission acknowledged media reports on the matter but declined to comment on status of visa applications of specific individuals, citing privacy reasons.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cThe High Commission of Canada in Nigeria is aware of media reports related to planned travel to Canada by senior officials. However, for privacy reasons, we are unable to provide any comment on the status of visa applications of specific individuals,\u201d the statement read.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The development came after General Musa disclosed on Thursday at the maiden annual lecture of the National Association of the Institute for Security Studies (AANISS) in Abuja that he and some of his colleagues were denied visas to attend an event in Canada.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cEvery disappointment is a blessing. Yesterday, I was meant to be in Canada. There\u2019s an event to honour our veterans, those that were injured during battles, and we were meant to be there,\u201d Musa said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cWe were invited with our team. Half has gone, and half has been denied. It\u2019s very disappointing,\u201d he added.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The visa denial has sparked discussions in diplomatic and military circles, with observers questioning the rationale behind the decision. However, Canada\u2019s High Commission has yet to provide further clarification.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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