Former Aviation Minister Femi Fani-Kayode has commended National Security Adviser (NSA), Mallam Nuhu Ribadu for standing up to the Canadian government over their decision to ban Nigerian military officials’ visas.

Speaking at the inaugural annual lecture of the Alumni Association of the National Institute for Security Studies (AANISS) in Abuja, Ribadu stated that officials were scheduled to attend an event in Canada honouring war veterans, but only a portion of the delegation was granted visas.

As a result, the Nigerian authorities expressed their displeasure at the action of the Canadian government.

Reacting to the incident, Fani-Kayode applauded Ribadu for his courage to stand up to foreign countries that treat Nigerians with contempt.

Expressing how proud he is, FFK wrote, “At last we now have an NSA that has some balls and that is prepared to stand up to foreigners that treat our people with contempt.

@NuhuRibadu was right when he said that the Canadian Embassy was being "disrespectful" by not granting visas to some of our military top brass, including the CDS, who were scheduled to attend a formal event in their country. He also told them to "go to hell!"

Proud of you Nuhu!

The days of foreign Governments kicking us in the teeth and getting away with it are long over.

What makes this case worse is that Canada may not even be a sovereign, independent country for much longer if @realDonaldTrump has his way and may end up being the 51st state of America!

Imagine a conflicted entity like that which is not sure of its own future treating our senior military officers with contempt.

They should not only "go to hell" but they should also go and jump in the lagoon.

Nigeria has paid her dues and MUST be treated with respect.”