{"id":5465,"date":"2025-02-19T09:03:31","date_gmt":"2025-02-19T09:03:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/psmnigeria.org\/?p=5465"},"modified":"2025-02-19T09:08:41","modified_gmt":"2025-02-19T09:08:41","slug":"visa-denial-for-cds-an-affront-to-nigerias-sovereignty-youth-coalition","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/psmnigeria.org\/?p=5465","title":{"rendered":"Visa Denial For CDS An Affront To Nigeria\u2019s Sovereignty \u2013 Youth Coalition"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Pix: Nigeria&#8217;s Defence Chief, General Christopher Musa<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Coalition of Nigerian Youth Leaders (CONYL) has strongly condemned the recent visa denial by the Canadian Embassy in Nigeria to the Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), General Christopher Gwabin Musa, and his delegation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In a press conference on Monday, the group described the decision as an \u201caffront to Nigeria\u2019s sovereignty\u201d and urged the federal government to take decisive action.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Addressing journalists, CONYL president general Comrade Goodluck Ibem expressed deep dismay over what he termed an \u201cinsult\u201d to Nigeria\u2019s highest-ranking military official.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cThis decision is not only an insult to the individual concerned but, more importantly, a direct affront to the sovereignty of our country,\u201d Ibem stated.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">According to the coalition, the denial of a visa to the CDS undermines diplomatic relations and disrespects Nigeria\u2019s military leadership.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cThe head of our armed forces plays a crucial role in maintaining the security and stability of our nation, and such an arbitrary decision challenges our right to engage with the global community on our terms,\u201d the statement read.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The youth leaders argued that restricting the CDS from international engagements sends a negative message and could impact Nigeria\u2019s ability to collaborate on global security matters.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cThis act challenges our right to engage in international affairs and sends a dangerous signal about the disrespect of our sovereignty,\u201d CONYL\u2019s Publicity Secretary, Comrade Omolaja Kolawole, added.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In their statement, the coalition urged the federal government to take a firm stand and ensure that such \u201cdisrespect\u201d is addressed to safeguard Nigeria\u2019s dignity and diplomatic standing. \u201cWe trust that the federal government will consider this issue seriously and take the appropriate steps to protect our nation\u2019s dignity and sovereignty,\u201d the group 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