Shettima Arrives in Davos to Lead Nigeria at World Economic Forum 2026

Vice President Kashim Shettima has arrived in Davos to head Nigeria’s delegation at the 56th Annual Meeting of the World Economic Forum (WEF), scheduled for January 19–23. He traveled directly from Conakry, Guinea, where he represented President Bola Ahmed Tinubu at the inauguration of Guinea’s President Mamadi Doumbouya.

Shettima was received by Minister of Foreign Affairs Yusuf Tuggar, Minister of Industry, Trade and Investment Jumoke Oduwole, and officials from Nigeria’s mission in Switzerland. His visit marks a milestone in Nigeria’s global economic engagement, highlighted by the official launch of Nigeria House Davos—the country’s first sovereign pavilion on the Davos Promenade.

Established through a public-private partnership involving federal ministries and private sector stakeholders, Nigeria House will serve as a hub for ministerial meetings, investment roundtables, policy discussions, bilateral engagements, and cultural diplomacy. It aims to strengthen foreign direct investment inflows, build strategic partnerships, and project Nigeria’s economic reforms under the Renewed Hope Agenda.

During the week, Shettima will present Nigeria’s 2026 economic outlook to global political and business leaders. He is scheduled to participate in plenary sessions on the responsible use of emerging technologies, including artificial intelligence, quantum computing, and biotechnology. His agenda also includes high-level bilateral meetings with heads of state, executives, and development finance leaders to advance investment opportunities and Nigeria’s role in global economic stability.

Minister Oduwole emphasized Nigeria’s focus on showcasing priority sectors at Nigeria House, including solid minerals, climate-sustainable agriculture, the creative economy, and digital industries. These will be presented through dedicated playbooks outlining progress under President Tinubu’s economic re-engineering efforts.

The 2026 forum, themed “A Spirit of Dialogue,” convenes thousands of leaders to address global challenges in economics, technology, climate action, and innovation. Nigeria’s participation underscores its push to attract capital, foster innovation, and elevate its voice in shaping an inclusive global future.