Rwanda: Kagame, Nigerian Army Chief Discuss Defence Cooperation

Rwanda: Kagame, Nigerian Army Chief Discuss Defence Cooperation

President Paul Kagame has met with Nigeria's Chief of Army Staff, Lt Gen Waidi Shaibu, to discuss ways of strengthening defence cooperation between the two countries, as the Nigerian military chief continues a working visit to Rwanda.

Nigerian Army chief visits Kagame to strengthen Nigeria-Rwanda defence ties

The Nigerian Army Chief of Army Staff, COAS, Lieutenant General Waidi Shaibu, on Thursday, October 22, 2026, paid a courtesy visit to the President of Rwanda, His Excellency Paul Kagame, in Kigali, as part of efforts to strengthen bilateral defence relations and advance African-led responses to evolving security threats. The COAS conveyed the goodwill of […] Nigerian Army chief visits Kagame to strengthen Nigeria-Rwanda defence ties

Kagame meets Nigerian army chief to deepen defence ties - Lagos Television

Rwandan President Paul Kagame has met with Nigeria’s Chief of Army Staff, Lieutenant General Waidi Shaibu, to discuss ways to strengthen defence cooperation between both countries. The meeting took place at Urugwiro Village on Thursday, October 22, during Shaibu’s working visit to Rwanda. According to a statement from the Rwandan President’s office, the discussions focused...

COAS Advances Bilateral Defence Talks With Rwandan President

Nigeria’s Chief of Army Staff, Lieutenant General Waidi Shaibu, has met Rwandan President, Paul Kagame in Kigali to strengthen defence cooperation, counterterrorism efforts and African-led responses to regional security threats. During the meeting at the State House, Shaibu conveyed the goodwill of President Bola Tinubu, commended Rwanda’s post-1994 national reconstruction and institutional resilience, and paid […]

Nigeria, Rwanda Strengthen Military Ties to Tackle Africa’s Security Challenges - TV360 Nigeria

Nigeria and Rwanda have pledged to deepen military cooperation, strengthen operational capabilities and promote African-led solutions to the continent’s growing security challenges. The commitment was reaffirmed by Nigeria’s Chief of Army Staff, Lieutenant General Waidi Shaibu, and the Army Chief of Staff of the Rwanda Defence Force, Major General Vincent Nyakarundi, at a dinner hosted …

COAS, Kagame Explore Military Cooperation to Combat Terrorism

Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lieutenant General Waidi Shaibu, has met with Rwandan President Paul Kagame in Kigali to explore stronger military cooperation between