Nigeria's Shaibu and Rwanda's Muganga Discuss Military Cooperation

During an official working visit to Rwanda, Lieutenant General Shaibu, representing the Nigerian Army, met with Rwanda’s Chief of Defence Staff, General Mubarakh Muganga. The meeting emphasized the importance of bilateral cooperation and collective responses to security challenges on the continent.

A statement from Colonel Appolonia Anele, Acting Director of Army Public Relations, highlighted the necessity for African nations to take greater responsibility in addressing shared security threats through military cooperation, intelligence sharing, and joint capacity development. Lieutenant General Shaibu stressed the need for stronger military-to-military relations in areas such as counterterrorism, counterinsurgency, and professional military education.

The discussions aimed to enhance interoperability and operational readiness among African armed forces to tackle complex security threats. The visit underscored the commitment to African-led security solutions based on mutual trust and collective responsibility, particularly in preventing terrorist and criminal networks from exploiting regional vulnerabilities.