The fire outbreak, which occurred on Monday, resulted in the unfortunate deaths of two individuals, including a local employee, and left two others injured. Global Affairs Canada, the government body responsible for international relations, has pledged to collaborate with local authorities in determining the cause of the explosion.
While operations at the High Commission in Abuja remain suspended, the visa application centres in both Abuja and Lagos continue to provide services to applicants. Immigration, Refugee, and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) is actively processing applications, ensuring that the visa application process for Nigerians interested in visiting or immigrating to Canada remains unaffected.
The High Commission of Canada in Nigeria has expressed deep sorrow for the loss of their colleague and remains committed to supporting those affected by the incident. Investigation efforts are underway to ascertain the cause of the explosion and prevent such tragic events from happening in the future.
As the situation develops, the High Commission will provide updates and further information to visa applicants and the public.
