Kagame received Lt Gen Shaibu at Village Urugwiro in Kigali on 22 October 2026, during the Nigerian military chief’s official visit to Rwanda, according to the Office of the President.

The meeting focused on building on the existing defence partnership between Rwanda and Nigeria and exploring ways to deepen cooperation in military affairs.

As part of his visit, Shaibu and his delegation also toured the Kigali Genocide Memorial in Gisozi, where they learned about the planning and execution of the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi.

The delegation was also briefed on the genocide’s devastating impact and Rwanda’s efforts to rebuild the country in its aftermath.

The visit highlights the two countries’ continued engagement on defence matters, with discussions centred on strengthening their existing military ties.