Vice President Kashim Shettima has arrived in Davos, Switzerland, to lead the Nigerian delegation to the 56th Annual Meeting of the World Economic Forum (WEF), scheduled to hold from January 19 to 23, 2026.
The Vice President arrived from Conakry, Guinea, where he represented President Bola Ahmed Tinubu at the inauguration of President Mamadi Doumbouya on Saturday. He was received on arrival by the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Yusuf Tuggar, the Minister of Trade and Investment, Jumoke Oduwole, and officials of the Nigerian mission in Switzerland.
The 2026 WEF marks a significant milestone in Nigeria’s global economic engagement with the official debut of “Nigeria House Davos.” For the first time, the Federal Government has established a dedicated sovereign pavilion on the Davos Promenade.
Delivered through a Public-Private Partnership (PPP), the facility will serve as a hub for high-level ministerial engagements, investment roundtables and cultural diplomacy throughout the forum.
During the meeting, Vice President Shettima is expected to present Nigeria’s 2026 economic outlook to global political and business leaders. He will also take part in key plenary sessions focusing on the responsible deployment of Artificial Intelligence (AI), quantum computing, and biotechnology.
Throughout the week, the Vice President will hold bilateral meetings with heads of state, senior executives of multinational corporations and leaders of international development finance institutions to deepen partnerships aligned with President Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda.
Speaking to journalists shortly after the Vice President’s arrival, the Minister of Trade and Investment, Jumoke Oduwole, said Nigeria would make a strong case for investment at the launch of Nigeria House Davos, highlighting the administration’s ongoing economic reforms.
“We will be showcasing four playbooks on President Tinubu’s efforts in re-engineering the Nigerian economy,” she said.
According to her, the presentations will focus on solid minerals, climate sustainability, agriculture, and the creative and digital sectors, positioning Nigeria as a prime destination for global investors.
