The Nigerian Chief of Army Staff, Lieutenant General Waidi Shaibu, visited Rwanda’s Campaign against Genocide Museum in Kigali where he highlighted the importance of civilian protection, decisive military action, national unity in preventing atrocities and confronting security threats.
The visit according to a statement issued by the Acting Director Army Public Relations, Colonel Appolonia Anele formed part of the COAS’s official working visit to Rwanda.
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The Campaign against Genocide Museum documents the role of the Rwandan Patriotic Army in ending the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi and presents lessons on protecting innocent lives, upholding human rights and rebuilding national unity.
The Nigerian Army said the experience reinforced the need for Nigerians to rise above ethnic, religious and political differences and work with security agencies to protect national peace and stability.
The visit also reflected the Nigerian Army’s commitment to civilian protection and solidarity with the people of Rwanda and the Rwanda Defence Force.
