AWC Statehouse Desk
Vice President Kashim Shettima, GCON, has arrived in Davos, Switzerland, to lead the Nigerian delegation to the 56th Annual Meeting of the World Economic Forum (WEF), holding from January 19 to 23, 2026, in a major boost to Nigeria’s global economic engagement and investment drive.
The Vice President arrived in Switzerland from Conakry, Guinea, where he represented President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR, at the presidential inauguration of President Mamadi Doumbouya, reaffirming Nigeria’s commitment to democratic governance, regional stability, and strong diplomatic ties across Africa.
On arrival in Davos, VP Shettima was received by the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Yusuf Tuggar; the Minister of Industry, Trade and Investment, Dr. Jumoke Oduwole; and senior officials of the Nigerian Mission in Switzerland.
The 2026 WEF marks a historic milestone for Nigeria with the official debut of Nigeria House Davos, the country’s first sovereign pavilion on the Davos Promenade. Developed through a Public-Private Partnership (PPP), the pavilion is designed as a high-level platform for ministerial engagements, investment roundtables, policy dialogues, and cultural diplomacy, positioning Nigeria as a serious and ready destination for global capital.
During the forum, Vice President Shettima is expected to present Nigeria’s 2026 economic outlook, articulating the administration’s reform agenda, macroeconomic priorities, and growth prospects. He will also participate in key plenary sessions on emerging global frontiers, including artificial intelligence, quantum computing, and biotechnology, underscoring Nigeria’s ambition to be part of the next wave of technological and industrial transformation.
In addition, the Vice President will hold a series of bilateral meetings with world leaders, heads of multinational corporations, and executives of global financial institutions, with a focus on attracting foreign direct investment, expanding trade partnerships, and mobilising financing for critical sectors of the Nigerian economy.
Nigeria House Davos is expected to spotlight priority sectors under President Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda, including solid minerals, climate sustainability, agriculture, creative industries, and digital innovation. Through curated engagements and deal-focused conversations, the pavilion aims to convert global interest into concrete investment commitments and long-term partnerships.
Analysts say Nigeria’s strong presence at Davos signals a shift from rhetoric to results-driven economic diplomacy. The outcomes expected from the forum include improved investor confidence, new strategic alliances, and increased visibility of Nigeria as Africa’s largest economy undergoing reform and open for business.
As the global elite converge in Davos, Nigeria’s message is clear: under the Renewed Hope Agenda, the country is repositioning itself as a stable, innovative, and competitive economy ready to engage the world on equal terms.
