The Canadian high commission says
its visa application centres in Abuja and Lagos remain open to the public
despite the suspension of operations in the nation’s capital.
The high commission announced a
discontinuation of its services in Nigeria on Tuesday, hours after a fire
outbreak gutted a section of its building in Abuja.
The Canadian government said the
explosion killed two people, including a locally engaged employee, adding that
operations in Abuja had been suspended till further notice.
However, in a statement released
on Thursday by Demilade Kosemani of the public affairs department, the high
commission said the suspension of operations did not affect visa applications.
“As we continue to mourn the passing of our
dear colleague from the High Commission of Canada in Abuja, please note the
following information below,” the statement reads.
“Immigration, Refugee and
Citizenship Canada (IRCC clients: processing of applications continues).
“Regardless of the suspension of
operations at the High Commission of Canada in Abuja, the Visa application
centres in Abuja and Lagos remain open.
“For status updates send a webform. (https://
www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/application/check-status.html).
“Consular assistance for
Canadians in Nigeria who require emergency assistance: sos@international.gc.ca
or +1 613 996 8885 or via our whatsapp on +1-613-909-8881.”
The Canadian government had said
it would work with local authorities to determine the cause of the explosion.
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