Shettima in Switzerland for 2025 World Economic Forum

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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 prestigious event brings together global leaders, business executives, and development partners to discuss pressing global and national economic challenges while exploring strategies for sustainable growth.

During his time in Davos, Shettima is set to participate in a series of bilateral meetings and discussions aimed at advancing Nigeria’s economic opportunities and addressing global risks.

One of the key events on his schedule is the workshop titled “Roadmap to Co-create Investment Opportunities for Africa’s Frontier Markets,” organised by the African Development Bank (AfDB) in collaboration with WEF.

This session will focus on driving capital flows into Africa to foster inclusive development and resilience across the continent.

A significant highlight of the Vice President’s engagements is the launch of the Humanitarian and Resilience Investing (HRI) Roadmap for Africa.

This initiative, led by the AfDB in partnership with other stakeholders, aims to foster public-private partnerships and attract investments into Africa’s emerging markets.

Vice President Shettima will also co-chair a forum titled “Turning Digital Trade into a Catalyst for Growth in Africa” at the Pischa Congress Centre.

The forum will emphasise the importance of leveraging the private sector to accelerate the implementation of the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) Digital Trade Protocol, a framework adopted by African Union leaders in January 2024.

In addition, the Vice President is scheduled to attend the Crystal Awards dinner for heads of state, government officials, and international organizations, as well as participate as a panellist in the “Global Risks 2025” session, where critical geopolitical, technological, and environmental risks will be discussed.

Accompanying Vice President Shettima in Davos is senior Nigerian government officials, including the Minister of Industry, Trade and Investment, Dr Jumoke Oduwole, and the Executive Secretary of the Nigerian Investment Promotion Commission (NIPC), Aisha Rimi.

The Vice President is expected to return to Abuja after concluding his engagements in Davos.