Vice-President Kashim Shettima is set to unveil Nigeria’s 2026 economic outlook at the 56th Annual Meeting of the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland.
According to Mr. Stanley Nkwocha, Senior Special Assistant on Media and Communications to the Vice-President, Shettima has already arrived in Davos to lead Nigeria’s delegation at the global economic gathering.
On his arrival, the Vice-President was welcomed by Foreign Affairs Minister Amb. Yussuf Tuggar, Trade and Investment Minister Dr. Jumoke Oduwole, and officials from the Nigerian mission.
Nkwocha highlighted that Shettima will engage in plenary sessions covering the responsible deployment of 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. This is to deepen partnerships aligned with the Renewed Hope Agenda of President Bola Tinubu,” Nkwocha said.
He also noted that WEF 2026 represents a milestone in Nigeria’s global economic diplomacy with the official launch of ‘Nigeria House Davos’.
For the first time, the Nigerian government has established a sovereign pavilion along the Davos Promenade.
“This facility, a product of a successful public-private partnership, will serve as a hub for ministerial engagements, investment roundtables, and cultural diplomacy throughout the week,” Nkwocha said.
Minister Oduwole added that Nigeria will highlight investment opportunities during the inauguration of Nigeria House in Davos.
“We will showcase four playbooks on President Tinubu’s efforts to re-engineer the Nigerian economy. We will present our solid minerals, climate-sustainable agriculture, creative, and digital sectors to investors worldwide,” the minister said.
