Nigeria’s Vice President, Kashim Shettima has arrived in Davos, Switzerland, where he is representing Nigeria at the 2025 annual meeting of the World Economic Forum (WEF).
The WEF meeting brings together global leaders, business executives, and development partners to address pressing global and national economic challenges and identify strategies for sustainable growth.
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During his time in Davos, Vice President Shettima will participate in bilateral meetings and discussions aimed at advancing the nation’s economic opportunities and addressing global risks.
A notable event on the Vice President’s schedule is a workshop titled “Roadmap to Co-create Investment Opportunities for Africa’s Frontier Markets”, organized by the African Development Bank (AfDB) in collaboration with the WEF. This session will focus on driving capital flows into Africa to support inclusive development and resilience across the continent.
In addition, the Vice President will co-chair a forum on “Turning Digital Trade into a Catalyst for Growth in Africa,” at the Pischa Congress Centre.
The forum will provide insights into leveraging the private sector to accelerate the implementation of the AfCFTA Digital Trade Protocol, a framework adopted by African Union leaders in January 2024.
Vice President Shettima is also scheduled to attend the Annual Meeting 2025 Crystal Awards dinner for heads of state, government officials, and international organizations at Kurpark Village, Eiger.
He is expected to return to Abuja after concluding his engagements in Davos.
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