Yemi Farounbi
Yemi Farounbi is a former Nigerian ambassador to the Philippines who has publicly criticized National Security Adviser Nuhu Ribadu's response to the visa denial incident involving Canadian authorities. He argued that the matter should have been addressed more diplomatically through the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, emphasizing that every sovereign nation has the right to grant or deny visas, and that diplomatic channels should be utilized in such situations.
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Yemi Farounbi said the visa policy appeared designed to pressure the Nigerian government rather than address genuine security concerns.
US Visa Panic Disrupts Detty December Plans for Nigerians
Nigeria· 2025-12-20
Dr Yemi Farounbi warned that Trump’s decision could strain Nigeria’s global image and weaken key international partnerships.
Trump threatens Nigeria with military action over killingsNigeria· 2025-11-02
Nigeria’s former Ambassador to the Philippines, Dr Yemi Farounbi, said the Canadian embassy could have denied the Chief of Defence Staff, and other top military officers visas on grounds of anti-democratic actions.
FG blows hot, weighs response as embassy battles to deflect criticismNigeria· 2025-02-15
Yemi Farounbi criticised the NSA, Ribadu, for his choice of language in addressing the rejection of his Canada entry application.
FG, ex-envoys slam Canada for denying military chiefs visasNigeria· 2025-02-14