Chief of Defence Staff, Gen. Christopher Musa, has stated that Nigeria will not tolerate any form of disrespect from any country.
Musa also refuted claims from certain quarters suggesting that members of the armed forces were excluded from attending the Invictus Games in Vancouver, Canada, an event initiated by the Duke of Sussex.
Speaking at the Defence Headquarters in Abuja after receiving wounded military personnel who participated in the games, the Defence Chief expressed that Nigeria was being treated unfairly by some nations.
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Last week, National Security Adviser Nuhu Ribadu had criticized the Canadian High Commission in Abuja for denying the military chief and other senior officers visas to attend the event.
Musa provided details of the situation, explaining that the proper procedures were followed and that all relevant government officials were fully informed about the preparations.
“On the issue of the denial of the visa, it must be tackled. Nigeria is good enough for all of us. We had an agreement, we were invited, the programme was sent to us, we followed our requirements, we followed the process.”
“Everybody knows members of the Armed Forces, we will never take short cut. The Foreign Minister of Foreign Affairs, the Minister of State, the NSA, everybody was aware about this journey, and we followed the process.
“But for reasons best known to them, most of the members of the team were denied visas. You remember, the team captain did not go. The medical doctor was not there. The physiotherapist did not go. All those that were important for the team were not given visas. And the question is why?
“Well, I’m happy that the federal government is also looking at those aspects. I think it’s important for people to understand that we deserve respect as Nigerians all over the world. We must never accommodate disrespect from anybody because we are a good country.
“For our indigenous guests who participated, you have made Nigeria proud. Your courage and determination have left an indelible mark on the hearts of all who have witnessed your journey. You are true embodiment of the Indigenous spirit, unconquered, unbroken, and unstoppable.”
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