FACULTY MEMBERS AND STUDENTS FROM THE NATIONAL DEFENCE COLLEGE OF NIGERIA VISIT RWANDA DEFENCE FORCE HQS
Kigali, 21 February 2024
Today, a delegation composed of 20 Faculty and student officers from the National Defence College of Nigeria visited Rwanda Defence Force headquarters. They were received by the RDF Chief of Defence Staff, Gen MK Mubarakh.
The delegation led by Rear Admiral OM Olotu, the Commandant of the college; is in Rwanda for a study tour from 20 to 24 February 2024.
Speaking after the audience, Rear Admiral OM Olotu said “We have senior officers from RDF at our Armed Forces Command and Staff College and there is also a desire to welcome senior officers to our National Defence College. The CDS also mentioned that the government of Rwanda also desires to establish a similar college and when the time comes the RDF will look up to Nigeria in the of assistance, exchange of directing staff and members of faculty.”
He also highlighted that this year's research theme for college students revolves around "strengthening national unity and security," and Rwanda serves as a model when it comes to the study of a united society.
In the morning the delegation visited the Kigali Genocide Memorial and Campaign against Genocide Museum. Subsequently, they received a briefing from the Defence Spokesperson, Brig Gen Ronald Rwivanga, on the RDF transformation journey.
More News
UNITED NATIONS DELEGATION VISIT RWANDA AIR FORCE HEADQUARTERS
Kigali, 13 May 2024
This morning, a delegation from the United Nations, led by Michael Mulinge KITIVI, Director of the Uniformed Capability Support…
RWANDA DEFENCE FORCE PERSONNEL COMPLETE SAFETY DRIVING AND TRAFFIC MANAGEMENT COURSE
Kigali, 9 May 2024
Today, 195 Rwanda Defence Force Personnel completed a seven-months Driving and Traffic Management course held at Kanombe Barracks…
RWANDAN PEACEKEEPERS IN CAR DECORATE UNITED NATIONS MEDALS
Bangui, 09 May 2024
Today, Rwandan peacekeepers (Rwanbatt-12) serving under the United Nations Multidimensional Integrated Stabilization Mission in…
Rwanda Defence Force and Tanzania People’s Defence Forces meet in Eastern Province
Eastern Province, 8 May 2024
From Tuesday 7 May 2024 Rwanda Defence Force 5 Division received a delegation from Tanzania People’s Defence Force…
RWANDAN PEACEKEEPERS (RWABATT12) IN CAR HAND OVER YAPELE MATERNITY FACILITY
Bangui, 07 May 2024
Today, Rwandan Peacekeepers (RWABATT12), in collaboration with the United Nations Multidimensional Integrated Stabilization…
CHIEF OF THE GENERAL STAFF OF ARMED FORCES OF SENEGAL VISITS RDF HEADQUARTERS
Kigali, 6 May 2024
Today, General Mbaye Cissé, the Chief of the General Staff of Armed Forces of Senegal, along with his delegation, visited the…
RDF Medical Personnel treat patients in Nyamasheke and Ruhango districts
In the context of the ongoing three-month Defence and Security Citizen Outreach Programme 2024, medical personnel from the Rwanda Military Hospital,…
RDF PRESS RELEASE – PROMOTIONS AND APPOINTMENTS IN THE RWANDA DEFENCE FORCE
REF:RDF/MPR/A/10/02/24
H.E THE PRESIDENT OF THE REPUBLIC OF RWANDA AND COMMANDER-IN-CHIEF OF RDF HAS APPROVED THE ESTABLISHMENT OF THE RDF MILITARY…
RDF ARMY CHIEF OF STAFF VISITS RWANDAN PEACEKEEPERS IN SOUTH SUDAN, MEETS UNMISS HEAD OF MISSION AND SOUTH SUDAN CHIEF OF DEFENCE FORCES.
Juba- South Sudan, 01 May 2024
The Rwanda Defence Force (RDF) Army Chief of Staff (ACOS), Maj Gen Vincent Nyakarundi today visited RDF peacekeepers…
RWANDA MILITARY HOSPITAL UNDERTOOK NATIONWIDE EFFORTS TO TREAT CATARACTS
Bugesera, 26 April 2024
Today, as part of the Defence and Security Citizen Outreach Programme 2024, medical personnel from the Rwanda Military…