Nigerian Army Chief Shaibu Strengthens Ties with Rwanda

Chief of Army Staff Shaibu met with Rwandan President to convey President Bola Tinubu's goodwill and commend Rwanda's post-1994 national reconstruction efforts. The meeting aimed to strengthen military relations between Nigeria and Rwanda and included bilateral talks with Rwanda's Minister of Defence, Chief of Defence Staff, and Army Chief of Staff Major General Vincent Nyakarundi.

Shaibu toured the Rwandan Engineering Manufacturing Company (REMCO) to evaluate its technical capabilities and explore opportunities for research collaboration, knowledge transfer, and maintenance partnerships to enhance Nigeria's domestic defense production. He reaffirmed the Nigerian Army's commitment to operational interoperability and emphasized the importance of sustained institutional cooperation, specialized training, and mutual trust in protecting national interests and promoting stability across Africa.