Vice President Kashim Shettima has arrived in Davos, Switzerland, to head Nigeria’s delegation at the 56th Annual Meeting of the World Economic Forum (WEF), signaling a major stride in the country’s international economic engagement under President Bola Tinubu’s administration.
The 2026 WEF gathering, taking place from January 19 to 23, will assemble global leaders, top policymakers, industry captains, and investors to deliberate on critical economic, technological, and sustainability challenges facing the world today.
Shettima’s arrival in the picturesque Swiss town followed his recent visit to Conakry, Guinea, where he represented President Tinubu at the inauguration of President Mamadi Doumbouya on Saturday. On arrival in Davos, the Vice President was welcomed by Nigeria’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Yusuf Tuggar, Minister of Trade and Investment, Dr. Jumoke Oduwole, and senior officials from the Nigerian Mission in Switzerland.
A highlight of this year’s forum is the official debut of “Nigeria House Davos,” a sovereign pavilion established by the Federal Government for the first time. Located prominently on the Davos Promenade, the pavilion is the result of a Public-Private Partnership and is designed to serve as a permanent platform for high-level engagements, investment discussions, and cultural diplomacy throughout the week-long event.
The Nigeria House aims to provide a structured platform to showcase Nigeria’s reform agenda, investment opportunities, and economic potential to global decision-makers. Officials have emphasized that it will function as a hub for bilateral meetings, ministerial dialogues, and investor roundtables.
During the forum, Vice President Shettima is expected to present Nigeria’s 2026 economic outlook to an audience of influential political and business leaders. He will also contribute to plenary sessions focused on responsible deployment of emerging technologies, including Artificial Intelligence, quantum computing, and biotechnology. Additionally, Shettima will highlight Nigeria’s commitment to innovation-led growth, sustainable development, and inclusive economic strategies.
Throughout the week, the Vice President is scheduled for bilateral engagements with heads of state, multinational CEOs, and leaders of international development finance institutions. These interactions are intended to strengthen strategic partnerships aligned with the Tinubu administration’s Renewed Hope Agenda, particularly in areas of investment, technology transfer, and sustainable economic growth.
Speaking to journalists after Shettima’s arrival, Minister of Trade and Investment Dr. Jumoke Oduwole emphasized Nigeria’s determination to attract global investors through the launch of Nigeria House. She noted that the country will present clear investment frameworks anchored in the administration’s economic reforms.
“We will be showcasing four key playbooks demonstrating President Tinubu’s efforts to re-engineer the Nigerian economy,” Oduwole stated. “These presentations will highlight sectors with significant growth potential, including solid minerals, climate sustainability, agriculture, as well as the creative and digital industries. Investors from around the world will gain a comprehensive view of Nigeria’s opportunities and reform agenda.”
The 2026 World Economic Forum thus presents a unique platform for Nigeria to assert its role as a key player in the global economic landscape, attracting investment and partnerships that can accelerate growth and development across multiple sectors.
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