COAS, Rwanda Army chief strengthen military ties through fitness walk
COAS, Rwanda Army chief strengthen military ties through fitness walk
The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lt.-Gen. Waidi Shaibu, and Rwanda’s Army Chief of Staff, Maj.-Gen. Vincent Nyakarundi, have used a joint fitness walk to strengthen military camaraderie and professional ties between both armies.
The exercise took place at the Kigali Running Track, Rwanda, according to a statement by Col. Appolonia Anele, Acting Director, Army Public Relations, on Wednesday.
Anele said the walk was designed to promote physical fitness, reinforce professional bonds and deepen cooperation between the Nigerian Army and the Rwanda Defence Force.
She said regular physical training remained essential to building endurance, discipline and resilience among military personnel.
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According to her, physical conditioning also enhanced operational readiness and prepared troops to withstand the demands of military operations.
Anele added that the exercise provided an opportunity for officers and men of both armies to strengthen mutual trust and professional relationships.
She said such engagements promoted shared military values, interpersonal understanding and cooperation required for effective teamwork and mission success.
According to her, the activity formed part of efforts to deepen military relations between Nigeria and Rwanda through professional engagement and shared activities.
