{"id":150931,"date":"2025-02-16T08:54:33","date_gmt":"2025-02-16T07:54:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/nigeria\/uncategorized\/visa-denial-stanley-uzochukwu-calls-on-nigerians-to-stand-in-solidarity-with-gen-musa"},"modified":"2025-02-20T16:15:20","modified_gmt":"2025-02-20T15:15:20","slug":"visa-denial-stanley-uzochukwu-calls-on-nigerians-to-stand-in-solidarity-with-gen-musa","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/nigeria\/policy\/visa-denial-stanley-uzochukwu-calls-on-nigerians-to-stand-in-solidarity-with-gen-musa","title":{"rendered":"Visa denial: Stanley Uzochukwu calls on Nigerians to stand in solidarity with Gen Musa"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"color: #ff6600\"><strong>Africa-Press &#8211; Nigeria. <\/strong><\/span>Dr. Stanley Uzochukwu, Chairman, Stanel Group, and Founder, Stanley Uzochukwu Foundation has, in the spirit of patriotism, called on well-meaning Nigerians to unite and stand up in solidarity with the Nigerian Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), General Christopher Musa and Nigeria Armed Forces.<\/p>\n<p>Dr Uzochukwu made the call in a statement he personally signed on Saturday titled, \u201cStanding Strong With General Christopher Musa: A Beacon Of Courage In Nigeria\u2019s Fight Against Terrorism\u201d.<\/p>\n<p>Recall that Gen Musa disclosed on Thursday at the inaugural annual lecture of the Alumni Association of the National Institute for Security Studies (AANISS) in Abuja that half of his team including himself were denied Visa by Canadian Embassy.<\/p>\n<p>Reacting to the development, the Nigerian businessman said, \u201cIn times of trial, true leaders emerge\u2014not by the volume of their words, but by the weight of their courage. General Christopher Musa, Nigeria\u2019s Chief of Defense Staff, embodies this truth. His recent clarion call for national unity and resilience, delivered to the National Association of the Institute for Security Studies (AANISS) in Abuja, resonates deeply in a nation weary of conflict yet steadfast in hope. Nigeria must stand strong,\u201d he declared, a rallying cry that transcends rhetoric and demands action.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cGeneral Musa\u2019s unwavering commitment was further displayed during his bold Al Jazeera interview, where he confronted a global audience with an uncomfortable truth: the lifeline of terrorism lies in its funding. For over 15 years, Boko Haram\u2019s reign of terror has persisted, sustained not by ideology alone but by shadowy financial networks. \u201cIf we expose and cut off their resources, we end this war,\u201d he opined, urging the United Nations to scrutinize these financial channels. His words were not just a plea but a challenge to the international community\u2014a demand for accountability long overdue.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cValidation came swiftly. U.S. Congressman Scott Perry\u2019s revelation that USAID funds, intended for humanitarian aid, were funneled to terrorist organizations underscores the gravity of General Musa\u2019s claims. This discovery cum subtle admission is both a vindication and a call to action. For Nigerians, it reaffirms that our struggles are not borne in isolation but are entangled in global complicity.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cGeneral Musa\u2019s courage to \u201cspeak truth to power,\u201d irrespective of diplomatic fallout, marks him as a patriot of the highest order. In a world where silence is often safer, his voice echoes with the resolve of a leader who prioritizes nation over nuance.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cTo every Nigerian: this is our fight. Let us unite in support through prayers, advocacy, and unwavering faith in those who defend our borders. Let us stand in solidarity with General Musa and our Nation\u2019s armed forces, whose sacrifices guard our tomorrow.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cOur nation\u2019s strength lies not in the absence of fear, but in the courage to confront it. May God bless Our armed forces, General Musa and the indomitable spirit of Nigeria. Together, we shall prevail\u201d.<\/p>\n<p><strong>For More News And Analysis About <span style=\"color: #ff6600\">Nigeria<\/span> Follow <span style=\"color: #ff6600\">Africa-Press<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Africa-Press &#8211; Nigeria. Dr. Stanley Uzochukwu, Chairman, Stanel Group, and Founder, Stanley Uzochukwu Foundation has, in the spirit of patriotism, called on well-meaning Nigerians to unite and stand up in solidarity with the Nigerian Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), General Christopher Musa and Nigeria Armed Forces. 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