Shettima Arrives Davos to Lead Nigeria’s Delegation to 56th World Economic Forum

Davos, Switzerland — January 2026

Vice President Kashim Shettima has arrived in Davos, Switzerland, to lead Nigeria’s delegation to the 56th World Economic Forum (WEF), marking a significant moment in the country’s global economic engagement.
On arrival, the Vice President was received by the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Yusuf Tuggar; the Minister of Trade and Investment, Dr. Jumoke Oduwole; and officials of the Nigerian Mission in Switzerland.

The 2026 World Economic Forum marks a milestone in Nigeria’s global economic diplomacy 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, reinforcing Nigeria’s strategic presence at the world’s foremost economic gathering.
The facility, a product of a successful Public-Private Partnership (PPP), will serve as a permanent hub for high-level ministerial engagements, investment roundtables, and cultural diplomacy throughout the week-long forum.

During the WEF, Vice President Shettima will present Nigeria’s 2026 economic outlook to some of the world’s most influential political and business leaders. He is also scheduled to participate in key plenary sessions focusing on the responsible deployment of Artificial Intelligence (AI), quantum computing, and biotechnology.

Throughout the week, the Vice President will hold bilateral meetings with heads of state, chief executives of multinational corporations, and leaders of international development finance institutions to deepen partnerships aligned with the Renewed Hope Agenda of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s administration.