ABUJA, Nigeria — In a move that has sent shockwaves through international diplomatic circles, Canada’s refusal to grant visas to certain high-ranking Nigerian military officials—including the esteemed Chief of Defence Staff, General Christopher Musa—has triggered a fierce reaction from Nigeria’s Federal Government.
The incident, unfolding against the backdrop of an event intended to honour war veterans in Canada, has rapidly escalated into a full-blown diplomatic crisis, raising serious questions about the state of bilateral relations between Nigeria and Canada.