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DEFENCE HEADQUARTERS DEBUNKS ALLEGATIONS ON NIGERIA MILITARY VISA REQUEST
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Nicolas Adekeye / 3 months
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The Defence Headquarters has issued a press release to address and debunk recent allegations regarding the Nigerian Military’s request for visas to attend the Invictus Games in Vancouver, Canada. The Nigerian Military had received an invitation to participate in the games, with a team comprising 3 officers and 21 players, including a team physiotherapist. In a statement, Brigadier General Tukur Gusau, Director Defence Information, explained that despite their best efforts, only 14 members of the team, excluding the team leader, captain, and physiotherapist, were granted visas. “Regrettably, seven of our athletes who had the potential to excel were denied visas, preventing them from participating in the games,” Gusau said. Notwithstanding this setback, the Nigerian team’s outstanding performance earned the country gold, silver, and bronze medals, proudly placing Nigeria and Africa on the global map of Invictus Games. Gusau also highlighted the participation of the Chief of Defence Staff, General Christopher Gwabin Musa, which would have added mental strength to the troops. Gusau emphasized that the Chief of Defence Staff has initiated laudable efforts to boost morale of service personnel who risk their lives to protect the nation and its people. The Invictus Foundation Centre, currently under construction, is part of this initiative to provide care and mental healing for wounded personnel. The Defence Headquarters urged the public to disregard the malicious allegations and support the efforts of the Armed Forces to enhance national security and promote the welfare of servicemen and women, especially those who sustained various degrees of injuries while protecting the nation. Gusau reiterated that the need for accurate information at this time cannot be overemphasized.