Nigeria’s VP Shettima Lands in Switzerland for 56th World Economic Forum
Vice President Kashim Shettima has arrived in Switzerland to participate in the 56th Annual Meeting of the World Economic Forum (WEF), scheduled to take place from January 19 to 23, 2026.
Shettima arrived in Switzerland from Conakry, Guinea, where he represented President Bola Ahmed Tinubu at the presidential inauguration of Guinea’s President, Mamadi Doumbouya, held on Saturday.
On arrival, the Vice President was received by the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Yusuf Tuggar; the Minister of Trade and Investment, Jumoke Oduwole; alongside officials of the Nigerian Mission in Switzerland.
Moashob reports that the 2026 WEF represents a significant milestone in Nigeria’s global economic engagement with the official debut of “Nigeria House Davos.” For the first time, the Federal Government has established a dedicated sovereign pavilion on the Davos Promenade to showcase Nigeria’s economic potential to global investors.
Speaking to journalists shortly after their arrival, Minister of Trade and Investment, Jumoke Oduwole, said Nigeria would present a strong investment case at the launch of Nigeria House, highlighting President Tinubu’s ongoing economic reforms.
According to her, Nigeria will unveil four strategic playbooks focused on key growth sectors, including solid minerals, climate sustainability, agriculture, as well as the creative and digital economy.
“We will be showcasing four playbooks on President Tinubu’s efforts in re-engineering the Nigerian economy,” Oduwole said.
“We will present our solid minerals sector, climate sustainability, agriculture, and creative and digital sectors to investors from all over the world.”
