Vice President Kashim Shettima has arrived in Davos, Switzerland, ahead of the 56th Annual Meeting of the World Economic Forum (WEF), where he will lead Nigeria’s delegation to the global event scheduled for January 19 to 23, 2026.
A statement by his spokesman, Stanley Nkwocha, said Shettima flew into Switzerland from Conakry, Guinea, after representing President Bola Ahmed Tinubu at the inauguration of Guinea’s President, Mamadi Doumbouya, on Saturday.
The Vice President was received on arrival by the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Yusuf Tuggar; the Minister of Industry, Trade and Investment, Dr Jumoke Oduwole; and officials of the Nigerian Mission in Switzerland.
Nigeria’s participation at the 2026 forum is being marked by the unveiling of Nigeria House Davos, the country’s first official sovereign pavilion at the World Economic Forum.
The facility, located on the Davos Promenade, was established by the Federal Government through a public-private partnership.
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According to the statement, the pavilion will serve as a hub for ministerial engagements, investment discussions and cultural exchanges throughout the week-long meeting.
At the forum, Shettima is expected to present Nigeria’s 2026 economic outlook to global policymakers and business leaders.
He will also take part in high-level conversations on emerging technologies, including the ethical use of artificial intelligence, quantum computing and advances in biotechnology.
The Vice President is also scheduled to hold bilateral meetings with world leaders, executives of multinational firms and heads of international development finance institutions, as part of efforts to strengthen strategic partnerships.
Rafiyat Sadiq is a political, justice, and human rights reporter with Pinnacle Daily, known for fearless reporting and impactful storytelling. At Pinnacle Daily, she brings clarity and depth to issues shaping governance, democracy, and the protection of citizens’ rights.
