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), holding from January 19 to 23, 2026.
According to a statement by his spokesman, Stanley Nkwocha, the Vice President arrived in Switzerland from Conakry, Guinea, where he represented President Bola Ahmed Tinubu at the inauguration of Guinea’s President, Mamadi Doumbouya, on Saturday.
Shettima was received on arrival by the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Yusuf Tuggar; the Minister of Industry, Trade and Investment, Dr Jumoke Oduwole; alongside officials of the Nigerian Mission in Switzerland.
Nigeria’s participation at this year’s forum is being highlighted by the launch of Nigeria House Davos, the country’s first-ever official sovereign pavilion at the World Economic Forum. Situated along the Davos Promenade, the pavilion was established by the Federal Government through a public-private partnership initiative.
The facility is expected to serve as a hub for high-level engagements, providing a platform for ministerial interactions, investment dialogues, and cultural exchanges throughout the duration of the forum.
During the WEF, the Vice President is slated to present Nigeria’s 2026 economic outlook to global policymakers, investors, and business leaders. He will also take part in strategic conversations on emerging and transformative technologies, including the ethical application of artificial intelligence, developments in quantum computing, and advances in biotechnology.
In addition, Shettima is scheduled to hold a series of bilateral meetings with world leaders, top executives of multinational corporations, and heads of international development finance institutions, as Nigeria seeks to deepen strategic partnerships and attract investments to support its economic transformation agenda.
