Nigerian Army Chief Visits Rwanda to Enhance Military Cooperation

Lieutenant General Waidi Shaibu, the Chief of Army Staff of Nigeria, has arrived in Kigali, Rwanda, for a working visit focused on improving military cooperation. This visit runs from October 18 to 23, 2026, and is at the invitation of Major General Vincent Nyakarundi, the Army Chief of Staff for 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 this engagement aims to enhance the collaboration between the two armies, allowing them to share experiences and develop joint strategies to tackle terrorism and other security challenges.

The visit highlights Shaibu’s goal of strengthening military partnerships across Africa and promoting collective security as part of Nigeria’s military transformation agenda. Discussions during the visit will focus on professional exchanges and practical methods for addressing shared threats on the continent.

Further details about the engagements and discussions are expected to be released in the coming days.