Vice-President Kashim Shettima will present Nigeria’s economic outlook for 2026 at the 56th World Economic Forum in Davos.
A statement on Sunday by Mr. Stanley Nkwocha, Shettima’s media aide, said the Vice-President has arrived in Davos to lead the Nigerian delegation.
On arrival, Shettima was received by Foreign Affairs Minister Ambassador Yusuf Tuggar, Trade and Investment Minister Dr. Jumoke Oduwole, and officials from the Nigerian mission.
Nkwocha said Shettima will take part in sessions on artificial intelligence, quantum computing and biotechnology.
“Throughout the week, the Vice-President will hold bilateral meetings with heads of state, top executives, and international development finance leaders,” he said.
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He added that the meetings aim to strengthen partnerships under President Bola Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda.
The WEF 2026 also marks the official launch of Nigeria House Davos, the country’s first sovereign pavilion on the Davos Promenade.
“This facility… will serve as a hub for ministerial engagements, investment roundtables, and cultural diplomacy throughout the week,” Nkwocha said.
Minister Oduwole said Nigeria will use the pavilion to showcase investment opportunities.
“We will showcase four playbooks on President Tinubu’s efforts to re-engineer the Nigerian economy,” she said.
“We will present our solid minerals, climate-sustainable agriculture, creative, and digital sectors to investors worldwide.” (NAN)