The Chief of Army Staff, Lieutenant General Waidi Shaibu, has visited the Kigali Genocide Memorial in Rwanda, reflecting on the lessons of the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi and the importance of national unity, tolerance and conflict prevention in sustaining peace and security.
Desk: Defence & Security
Date: 19 October 2026
Time: 11:58 WAT
Location: 📍Kigali, Rwanda
The visit took place on Monday, 19 October 2026, as part of the Army Chief’s official working visit to Rwanda. The memorial, which holds the remains of approximately 250,000 victims of the genocide, stands as a reminder of the devastating consequences of ethnic hatred, religious intolerance, divisive rhetoric and violent extremism.
The Nigerian Army, in details issued by the Acting Director, Army Public Relations, Colonel Appolonia Anele, on 19 October 2026, highlighted the visit as an opportunity to reflect on the dangers of unchecked hatred, political manipulation and national disunity, with relevant lessons for Nigeria’s own efforts to preserve peaceful coexistence.
The visit also emphasised the importance of responsible leadership, early conflict prevention and sustained civil-military cooperation. The experience of Rwanda’s tragic history reinforces the need to rise above ethnic, religious and political differences, reject hate speech and promote tolerance, patriotism and collective responsibility.
The memorial visit underscores the importance of national unity as a foundation for lasting peace, security and development.
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