COAS Pushes Modern Military Training, Cadet Exchange With Rwanda


COAS Pushes Modern Military Training, Cadet Exchange With Rwanda

By Aviashima Toom

The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lieutenant General Waidi Shaibu, has called for stronger military training partnerships and cadet exchange programmes between Nigeria and Rwanda to enhance professional military education and prepare officers for the evolving demands of modern warfare.

Shaibu made the call on Tuesday, October 20, 2026, during a visit to the Rwanda Military Academy (RMA), Gako, as part of his official working visit to Rwanda aimed at strengthening bilateral defence cooperation between both countries.

The Army Chief emphasised that modern military training, professional education and international exchanges were essential to developing combat-ready, adaptable and interoperable armed forces capable of responding effectively to emerging security threats.

He commended the academy's training standards, discipline and professionalism, particularly the tactical proficiency displayed during a Special Forces demonstration.

According to him, the changing nature of security challenges requires innovative training methods, effective leadership and operational flexibility, stressing that professional military education remains critical to producing competent officers capable of operating in complex security environments.

Shaibu also urged the academy's leadership to make adequate preparations for the first batch of Nigerian officer cadets expected to participate in the proposed exchange programme.

He noted that Nigeria and Rwanda could leverage their respective experiences in counterterrorism and counterinsurgency operations to strengthen military training, improve operational planning and enhance interoperability in addressing shared security challenges.

Earlier, the representative of the Commandant, Brigadier General Bukenya, said the academy was committed to producing professional military leaders through rigorous training in military tactics, leadership, discipline and physical fitness.

He explained that the academy's programmes also equip cadets with essential competencies in peace support operations, operational planning and logistics management.

Bukenya welcomed the proposed training partnership with Nigeria, reaffirming the academy's commitment to strengthening military education and deepening defence cooperation between both countries.

The visit forms part of the Nigerian Army's broader efforts to strengthen international military partnerships, improve professional training and develop future commanders capable of responding to the complexities of contemporary warfare and regional security challenges.


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