President Paul Kagame has received Nigeria’s Chief of Army Staff, Lt Gen Waidi Shaibu, for discussions aimed at strengthening military cooperation between Rwanda and Nigeria.
According to the Office of the President, the meeting took place at Village Urugwiro on October 22, 2026. The discussions focused on ways to further strengthen the existing military cooperation between the two countries. Lt Gen Waidi Shaibu began his official visit to Rwanda on October 18, 2026, and is scheduled to conclude it on October 23.
Nigerian Army Chief Holds Talks with RDF Leaders
On October 19, Lt Gen Shaibu visited Rwanda Defence Force (RDF) Headquarters, where he held talks with Rwanda’s Chief of Defence Staff, Gen Mubarakh Muganga, and the Commander of the Rwanda Land Force, Maj Gen Vincent Nyakarundi.
The discussions focused on strengthening military cooperation, exchanging views on security issues and advancing areas of mutual interest between the two countries. Following the meeting, Lt Gen Shaibu said the visit aimed to deepen military relations between Rwanda and Nigeria.
He said: “We are committed to further strengthening key measures for implementing the various cooperation agreements already existing between the two countries in the areas of training, exchange of instructors, and experts in military equipment.”
Rwanda and Nigeria Strengthen Military Ties
Military cooperation between Rwanda and Nigeria includes training programmes and the exchange of knowledge and expertise aimed at enhancing the capabilities of their armed forces. Since 2000, Rwandan military officers have attended training at Nigerian military institutions, including the Armed Forces Command and Staff College, according to records maintained by the two countries.
