The Canadian High Commission clarifies that its visa application centres in Abuja and Lagos are open for processing despite the temporary suspension of operations in its Abuja office due to a fire incident.
Expressing condolences, a travel agency, TMT Travels and Tours Limited, sympathizes with the embassy and the families of the workers who lost their lives in the tragic incident.
Nigerians had expressed concerns about potential disruptions to visa application processes following the suspension.
The commission emphasizes that immigration, refugee, and citizenship applications are still being processed.
In a statement by its public affairs staff, Demilade Kosemani, the commission reassures clients, stating, “Regardless of the suspension of operations at the High Commission of Canada in Abuja, the Visa Application Centres in Abuja and Lagos remain open.”
This clarification aims to address fears among Nigerians about the impact on visa application procedures and emphasizes the continued availability of services during this challenging time.