Vice President Kashim Shettima has arrived in Davos, Switzerland, to lead the Nigerian delegation at the 56th Annual Meeting of the World Economic Forum (WEF), scheduled to take place from January 19 to 23, 2026. The Vice President’s attendance follows his recent visit to Conakry, Guinea, where he represented President Bola Ahmed Tinubu at the presidential inauguration of President Mamadi Doumbouya.
Upon arrival in Davos, Vice President Shettima was received by the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Yussuf Tuggar, and the Minister of Trade and Investment, Jumoke Oduwole, along with officials from the Nigerian mission in Switzerland. This year’s WEF marks a significant milestone for Nigeria, as the country launches “Nigeria House Davos,” a dedicated sovereign pavilion on the Davos Promenade. The pavilion, established through a public-private partnership, will serve as a hub for high-level ministerial engagements, investment roundtables, and cultural diplomacy throughout the week.
During the forum, Vice President Shettima will present Nigeria’s 2026 economic outlook to global leaders, focusing on the responsible deployment of Artificial Intelligence (AI), quantum computing, and biotechnology. He will also hold bilateral meetings with heads of state, executives from multinational corporations, and leaders of international development finance institutions to deepen partnerships aligned with President Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda.
According to Minister Oduwole, Nigeria will make a robust presentation of investment opportunities at the launch of the Nigeria House in Davos, highlighting President Tinubu’s efforts to revamp the economy. The presentation will showcase four key areas, including the solid minerals sector, climate sustainability, agriculture, and the creative and digital sectors, to investors from around the world. The launch of Nigeria House Davos and the Vice President’s participation in the WEF demonstrate Nigeria’s commitment to global economic diplomacy and its efforts to attract investment and partnerships to drive economic growth.
