In the wake of the fire outbreak that affected a section it’s building in Abuja on Monday, the Canadian High Commission in Nigeria has clarified that its visa application centres in Abuja and Lagos remain open to the public.

Demilade Kosemani, Communications and Public Affairs Officer for the High Commission of Canada in Abuja, in a statement on Thursday said:

“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.”

It would be recalled that the fire incident at the Canadian High Commission in Abuja resulted in the loss of two lives, leaving two others injured.