Vice President Kashim Shettima has arrived in Davos, Switzerland, where he is set to head Nigeria’s delegation to the 56th Annual Meeting of the World Economic Forum.
The high-level global gathering will run from January 19 to January 23, 2026, bringing together political leaders, business executives, and development experts from across the world.
The Vice President travelled to Davos from Conakry, Guinea, where he had represented President Bola Ahmed Tinubu at the inauguration ceremony of President Mamadi Doumbouya on Saturday.
Upon his arrival in the Swiss alpine town, Shettima was received by Nigeria’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Yussuf Tuggar, the Minister of Trade and Investment, Jumoke Oduwole, as well as officials from the Nigerian mission in Switzerland.
Nigeria’s participation at the 2026 World Economic Forum carries added significance with the formal unveiling of “Nigeria House Davos,” marking a new chapter in the country’s global economic engagement.
For the first time, the Federal Government has established a sovereign pavilion on the Davos Promenade, positioning Nigeria with a permanent presence at the forum.
The Nigeria House is the result of a Public-Private Partnership arrangement and is designed to function as a central venue for ministerial-level discussions, investment-focused engagements, and cultural diplomacy activities throughout the duration of the forum.
The initiative is expected to strengthen Nigeria’s visibility and influence among global economic decision-makers.
During the meeting, Vice President Shettima will outline Nigeria’s 2026 economic outlook before an audience of influential political leaders and captains of industry.
His participation will include key plenary sessions addressing emerging global themes such as the responsible use of Artificial Intelligence, advances in quantum computing, and developments in biotechnology.
In addition to the main sessions, the Vice President is scheduled to hold a series of bilateral discussions with fellow heads of state, senior executives of multinational companies, and leaders of international development finance institutions. These engagements are aimed at reinforcing strategic partnerships that support the Renewed Hope Agenda of President Tinubu’s administration.
Speaking to journalists shortly after the Vice President’s arrival, Trade and Investment Minister Jumoke Oduwole said Nigeria would use the platform provided by the Nigeria House to make a strong case for investment opportunities within the country.
She explained that the presentations would reflect ongoing efforts by President Tinubu to reposition and revitalise the Nigerian economy.
“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 sustainability, agriculture, creative and digital sectors to investors from all over the world,” she said.
What you should know
Nigeria’s presence at the 2026 World Economic Forum is significant due to the launch of Nigeria House Davos, the country’s first sovereign pavilion at the event.
The initiative signals a more deliberate approach to economic diplomacy, investor engagement, and global positioning under President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s administration. Vice President Kashim Shettima’s role at the forum includes promoting Nigeria’s economic outlook, attracting foreign investment, and building partnerships aligned with the Renewed Hope Agenda.
The focus areas highlighted by government officials reflect sectors seen as critical to Nigeria’s long-term growth and global competitiveness.
