Vice President Kashim Shettima has arrived in Davos, Switzerland, to lead Nigeria’s delegation to the 56th Annual Meeting of the World Economic Forum (WEF), marking a major milestone in the country’s global economic diplomacy with the official debut of Nigeria House Davos.
The World Economic Forum is scheduled to hold from January 19 to 23, 2026, bringing together world leaders, top policymakers, and global business executives to discuss pressing economic and technological issues.
Shettima arrived in the alpine town from Conakry, Guinea, where he represented President Bola Ahmed Tinubu at the presidential inauguration of Guinea’s President, Mamadi Doumbouya, on Saturday. He was received on arrival by the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Yusuf Tuggar; the Minister of Industry, Trade and Investment, Dr Jumoke Oduwole; and officials of the Nigerian Mission in Switzerland.
The 2026 WEF is particularly significant for Nigeria with the commissioning of Nigeria House Davos on the Davos Promenade. For the first time, the Federal Government has established a dedicated sovereign pavilion at the global economic gathering.
According to the State House, the facility is the product of a successful Public-Private Partnership (PPP) and will serve as a permanent 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 some of the world’s most influential political and business leaders. He will also participate in key plenary sessions focusing on the responsible deployment of artificial intelligence, quantum computing, and biotechnology.
The Vice President is also scheduled to hold a series of bilateral meetings with heads of state, chief executives of multinational corporations, and leaders of international development finance institutions, aimed at deepening strategic partnerships in line with President Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda.
Speaking to journalists shortly after the Vice President’s arrival, the Minister of Industry, Trade and Investment, Dr Jumoke Oduwole, said Nigeria would make a robust presentation of its investment opportunities during the launch of Nigeria House in Davos.
She said the platform would focus on showcasing the administration’s ongoing economic reforms, noting: “We will be showcasing four playbooks on President Tinubu’s efforts in re-engineering the Nigerian economy. We will present our solid minerals sector, climate-sustainable agriculture, creative industries, and digital sectors to investors from all over the world.”
The Nigerian delegation’s participation at the 2026 WEF underscores the Federal Government’s push to reposition the country as a prime destination for investment and innovation, while strengthening its voice in global economic conversations.
Boluwatife Enome
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