AWC Foreign Desk
In a landmark move to elevate Nigeria’s global economic presence, the Federal Government has announced the establishment of Nigeria House Davos ahead of the 56th Annual Meeting of the World Economic Forum (WEF) 2026, scheduled for 19–23 January 2026 in Davos, Switzerland.
The initiative marks Nigeria’s first-ever official National House on the Davos Promenade, positioning the country among leading nations that leverage Davos Houses as platforms for economic diplomacy, investment promotion and global influence. Nigeria House Davos is designed to project the country’s economic reforms, investment readiness, institutional capacity and cultural identity directly to global decision-makers.
According to a statement issued by the State House on 9 January 2026, the platform aligns with President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda, with a focus on strengthening foreign direct investment (FDI) inflows, deepening strategic partnerships and enhancing Nigeria’s global economic positioning.
The project is being delivered through a Public–Private Partnership (PPP) framework involving key ministries, including the Federal Ministries of Industry, Trade and Investment; Finance; and Foreign Affairs, alongside private sector stakeholders. Eviola & Co Integrated Services Ltd is serving as the Lead Coordinating and Executing Organisation, working in consortium with Lex-Con Advisory Services Ltd and UFAM Services Nigeria Ltd, supported by international technical and delivery partners.
Nigeria House Davos will function as a sovereign convening platform, hosting ministerial engagements, high-level investment meetings, policy dialogues, bilateral discussions and cultural diplomacy events. Its five-day programme will cover strategic themes such as solid minerals and mining value chains, trade infrastructure and agriculture, climate investment, energy and environmental sustainability, digital trade and technology, creative economy and cultural exports, as well as cross-sector convergence. Issues of finance, legislation, investment security and investor assurance will cut across all sessions.
For decades, countries have used Davos Houses to shape narratives and influence global capital flows. With the launch of Nigeria House Davos, Nigeria seeks to tell its own story—directly, confidently and credibly—while engaging global leaders on reform-driven growth and partnership opportunities.
The Presidency has called on public institutions, private sector leaders, development finance institutions and international partners to participate strategically, ensuring Nigeria’s debut presence at Davos is unified, dignified and impactful.
Nigeria House Davos, the statement noted, reflects the country’s renewed confidence and ambition, signalling Nigeria’s readiness to engage the world with clarity, credibility and purpose.
