The Canadian High Commission in Nigeria has confirmed that its visa application centres in Abuja and Lagos are still operating and will continue to serve the public.
The update came on Thursday, after a fire broke out in a part of the Canadian High Commission building in Abuja on Monday.
Although operations at the Canadian High Commission in Abuja remain suspended, the Visa application centres in Abuja and Lagos remain open, according to the statement.
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It went on to say that the Commission is still mourning the victims of the Abuja fire.
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 webform. (https:// www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/application/check-status.html).
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“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.”
It should be noted that the fire at the Canadian High Commission in Abuja on Monday killed two persons, one of whom was a local employee, and injured two others.
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