Rwanda is a landlocked country with historically traumatised population of about 14 million people located in the heart of Africa, bordered by Uganda to the North, Tanzania to the East, Burundi to the south, and the Democratic Republic of the Congo to the west.Despite its turbulent past, Rwanda has emerged as a shining example of unity, racial equality, and good governance on the African continent.On a recent interaction with National Assembly man, Distinguished Senator Ekong Sampson, Senator representing Akwa Ibom South Senatorial District, who detailed his experience while in Rwanda, one of the most remarkable aspects of the Rwandan society is her commitment to unity and reconciliation, following the devastating genocide of 1994, in which an estimated 800,000 people were killed in just 100 days.The root of their conflict which remains a testament to a dark colonial legacy in African soil started when Rwanda was a German colony before being handed over to Belgium after World War I. The Belgians, like many colonial powers, implemented a policy of divide and rule, favoring the Tutsi minority over the Hutu majority. This created deep-seated resentment and animosity between the two tribes, which would eventually erupt into violence.The already heightened tension between the Hutu and Tutsi got to the zenith in 1994, when the Rwandan genocide took place and in just 100 days, an estimated 800,000 Tutsis and moderate Hutus were brutally killed by Hutu extremists. Rwanda, a highly tribalized country where Hutu sons were turned against their Tutsi parents, Hutu landlords against their Tutsi tenants, dismembered them and supervised their public execution during the genocide in honour of their racist propaganda that dehumanized the Tutsi population, portraying them as cockroaches that needed to be exterminated.The international community stood by and watched as the genocide unfolded, failing to intervene to stop the bloodshed. The aftermath of the genocide left Rwanda devastated, with deep scars that are still felt to this day.It is however worthy of note that in the years following, away from their dark historical past, Rwanda has emerged a paragon of civilisation, a safe and most visited country in African continent, making remarkable progress through rebuilding and reconciliation. The government under President Paul Kagame implemented policies aimed at promoting unity and reconciliation, including the promotion of a common National identity that transcends tribal divisions, hence making Rwanda a tribeless Nation for Africa.One of the most popular tourist attractions in Rwanda is the Genocide Memorial in Kigali, which serves as a powerful reminder of the horrors of the past and a testament to the country’s commitment to never again allow such atrocities to occur. The museum provides a sobering look at the events of 1994 and honors the memory of the victims, while also promoting a message of reconciliation and forgiveness.In addition to its historical sites, Rwanda is also known for its stunning natural beauty, including its lush rainforests, majestic volcanoes, and diverse wildlife. The country’s commitment to conservation and sustainable tourism has made it a popular destination for eco-conscious travelers looking to experience the wonders of Africa while also supporting local communities.According to the National Assembly man, Rwanda’s unique blend of unity, racial equality, social regeneration, African core values and good governance seems to have left Nigeria in the Gap In-Between, a conspicuous disparity that should trigger both the leaders and the lead to begin to ask questions worth asking. If Rwanda could rise from a dark historical past to make positive historical attraction out of a museum that claimed over 800,000 lives in just 100 days in honour of tribalism, what then becomes of our Nigerian Civil War Museum located in Umuahia, the capital of Abia State. The Bridge of No Return, Mary-Slessor Grave Yard, Lord Lugard’s Official Residence and Women Riot of 1929 Memorial Centre, which took place in the present day Ukam Market located in Mkpat Enin LGA of Akwa Ibom State, to mention but a few.It is however imperative to submit that Senator Ekong Sampson’s recount of Rwanda Experience remains a clarion call for Nigerians to begin to look inwards and initiate a more robust engagement aimed at promoting our common heritage capable of being transformed into a global financial hub as our clime remains a special destination for travelers seeking deeper understanding of Africa’s history and culture.