The Rwanda Defence Force (RDF) has hosted a 15-member delegation from the Nigerian National Defence College at its Headquarters in Kimihurura for a six-day study tour focused on ecotourism, national development, and post-conflict transformation. The visit is designed to give the Nigerian officers firsthand insight into Rwanda’s development journey, particularly its approach to ecotourism, governance, and national rebuilding following the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi. The delegation was received at RDF Headquarters, where senior military officials emphasized the strong ties between the two i

The Rwanda Defence Force (RDF) has hosted a 15-member delegation from the Nigerian National Defence College at its Headquarters in Kimihurura for a six-day study tour focused on ecotourism, national development, and post-conflict transformation.

The visit is designed to give the Nigerian officers firsthand insight into Rwanda’s development journey, particularly its approach to ecotourism, governance, and national rebuilding following the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi.

The delegation was received at RDF Headquarters, where senior military officials emphasized the strong ties between the two institutions and their continued cooperation in training, education, and capacity building.

RDF Chief of Defence Staff, Gen MK Mubarakh, welcomed the delegation and thanked the Nigerian National Defence College for selecting Rwanda for the study tour.

Gen Muganga K Mubarakh, RDF Chief of Defence Staff, welcomed the students and thanked the Nigerian National Defence College for choosing Rwanda for the tour.

He reaffirmed Rwanda’s commitment to strengthening defence cooperation with Nigeria.

“I would like to reaffirm the Rwanda Defence Force’s commitment to strengthening existing cooperation with the Nigerian Armed Forces, particularly the National Defence College, in training, education, and exchange programs,” he said.

Brig Gen Patrick Karuretwa highlighted that the study tour offers an important platform for exchanging experiences and deepening understanding of contemporary security challenges facing both countries.

He noted that such engagements help build strategic partnerships and strengthen cooperation in addressing shared regional and global security concerns.

Brigadier General Patrick Karuretwa, the Director General of International Military Cooperation (IMC) within the Rwanda Ministry of Defence.

During the program, the delegation received briefings on the RDF’s transformation since the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi, with a focus on national recovery, governance, and socio-economic development.

As part of their visit, the officers toured key historical and educational sites, including the Kigali Genocide Memorial and the Campaign Against the Genocide Museum, to better understand Rwanda’s history and resilience journey.

The Head of delegation, Commodore Ebo Adegoke Timothy, commended the RDF for its progress in national transformation and development.

He said the visit provided valuable learning opportunities and deepened the officers’ understanding of how Rwanda has used policy, governance, and ecotourism to drive national development.

Over the six-day tour, the delegation will visit various sites across Rwanda as part of their academic research on security, development, and resilience, gaining broader insights into the country’s post-conflict reconstruction model.

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