Nigerian Army's COAS Strengthens Ties with Rwanda Military

During an official visit to Kigali, Republic of Rwanda, Lieutenant General Waidi Shaibu, the Chief of Army Staff of the Nigerian Army, reaffirmed the commitment to strengthening African-led defence partnerships to combat terrorism and security threats. This visit included discussions with General Mubarakh Muganga, Chief of Defence Staff of the Rwanda Defence Force, and aimed to deepen bilateral military cooperation.

Lieutenant General Shaibu highlighted the need for modern military training, professional military education, and cadet exchange programs to develop adaptable armed forces. He noted the importance of military cooperation, intelligence-sharing, and joint capacity development in addressing shared security challenges.

The COAS praised the Rwanda Military Academy's training standards and urged its leadership to prepare for the arrival of Nigerian officer cadets under the proposed exchange program. He advocated for leveraging experiences from both nations in counter-terrorism and counter-insurgency to enhance military training and operational readiness.