Fire Outbreak: Canadian High Commission Gives Update On Visa Application In Abuja

The Canadian High Commission in Nigeria has confirmed that its visa application centres in Abuja and Lagos remain open to the public.

The update comes after a fire outbreak that affected a section of the high commission building in Abuja on Monday.

The Communications and Public Affairs Officer for the High Commission of Canada in Abuja, Mr. Demilade Kosemani, thought it wise to provide information to the public while expressing condolences for losing a dear colleague.

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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:

“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.

The fire incident at the Canadian High Commission in Abuja resulted in the tragic loss of two lives, including a local employee, and left two others injured.

Global Affairs Canada, in a statement issued on Monday, pledged to collaborate with local authorities to determine the cause of the explosion.

Recall that the explosion at a section of the building of the Canadian High Commission in Abuja on Monday killed two people, including a local employee and left two others injured.