Nigerian Army Chief Waidi Shaibu Visits Rwanda for Cooperation
Lieutenant General Waidi Shaibu, the Chief of Army Staff of Nigeria, arrived in Kigali, Rwanda, for a working visit from October 18 to 23, 2026. This visit was initiated at the invitation of Major General Vincent Nyakarundi, the Army Chief of Staff of the Rwanda Defence Force.
Upon his arrival, Shaibu was welcomed by Nyakarundi and Nigeria’s Acting High Commissioner to Rwanda, Ambassador Ibrahim Zanna. The Nigerian Army stated that the strategic engagement aims to enhance bilateral military cooperation, share operational experiences, and explore joint approaches to counterterrorism and emerging security challenges.
The discussions will focus on professional exchanges and collaborative efforts to address common threats facing Africa. This visit underscores Shaibu’s commitment to strengthening military partnerships across the continent and promoting collective security in line with the Nigerian Army’s transformation agenda.
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