The Canadian High Commission has said that its visa application centres in Nigeria will remain open in spite of the recent fire incident at its embassy in Abuja.

The Canadian High Commission said on Thursday, November 9, that the processing of immigration, refugee, and citizenship applications remains ongoing.

The statement read;

“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 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.”