By Jimmy
The High Commission of Canada in Nigeria has revealed that its visa application centres in Abuja and Lagos will remain open to the public and continue to provide services to members of the public.
The update was given on Thursday and comes in the wake of a fire outbreak that affected a section of the Canadian High Commission building in Abuja on Monday.
The statement noted that while operations at the High Commission of Canada in Abuja remain suspended, other Visa application centres in Abuja and Lagos remain open. It added that the Commission is still mourning the victims of the fire incident in Abuja.
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The statement reads: “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.
- For status updates send a web form. (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.”
Recall that the fire at the Canadian High Commission in Abuja on Monday killed two people, including a local employee. It also left two others injured.
