Vice President Kashim Shettima is leading Nigeria’s delegation to the 56th Annual Meeting of the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland.
The summit will be held from January 19 to 23, 2026.
His arrival in Switzerland, to attend the forum, which brings together global political and business leaders, followed his visit to Conakry, Guinea, on Friday, where he represented President Bola Tinubu at the inauguration of President Mamadi Doumbouya.
According to a statement by his Senior Special Assistant on Media and Communications, the VP, on arrival in Switzerland, was received by the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Yusuf Tuggar; the Minister of Industry, Trade and Investment, Dr Jumoke Oduwole; and officials of the Nigerian mission in the country.
The World Economic Forum’s annual meeting in Davos attracts thousands of participants, including heads of government, chief executives, civil society leaders, and journalists.
The 2026 edition is expected to focus on global economic challenges, technological innovation, and climate action.
This year’s forum marks a milestone in Nigeria’s participation at the annual gathering, with the Federal Government establishing a dedicated sovereign pavilion on the Davos Promenade for the first time.
The facility, called “Nigeria House Davos,” was established through a Public-Private Partnership.
It will serve as a hub for ministerial engagements, investment roundtables, and cultural diplomacy throughout the week.
The Vice President is expected to commission the facility during his visit.
According to Nkwocha, Shettima will present Nigeria’s 2026 economic outlook to global leaders during the forum.
He will also participate in plenary sessions focusing on the responsible deployment of Artificial Intelligence, quantum computing, and biotechnology.
The Vice President is scheduled to hold bilateral meetings with heads of state, executives from multinational corporations, and leaders of international development finance institutions throughout the week.
