By Nkechi Eze
The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lieutenant General Waidi Shaibu, and the Chief of Staff of the Rwanda Defence Force Army, Major General Vincent Nyakarundi, have reinforced military ties between Nigeria and Rwanda through a joint endurance walk in Kigali.
The exercise, held at the Kigali Running Track on Tuesday, October 20, 2026, formed part of efforts to promote physical fitness, strengthen military camaraderie and deepen professional relationships between the two armies.
According to an official statement signed by the Acting Director, Army Public Relations, Colonel Appolonia Anele, the joint session highlighted the importance of physical conditioning in sustaining operational readiness and enhancing military effectiveness.
The statement noted that regular physical exercise remains essential to developing endurance, discipline and resilience among military personnel, qualities required for demanding operational assignments.
It added that the activity also provided an opportunity for the two Army Chiefs to reinforce mutual trust, teamwork and shared military values, while strengthening the professional bonds between the Nigerian Army and the Rwanda Defence Force.
The engagement underscores the role of military-to-military interactions in fostering cooperation and understanding between the armed forces of both countries.
Through such engagements, the Nigerian and Rwandan armies continue to promote professional relationships and shared approaches to military discipline, fitness and operational preparedness.
