VP Shettima to Unveil Nigeria House at 2026 World Economic Forum in Davos

Vice President Kashim Shettima has landed in Davos, Switzerland, ahead of the 56th Annual Meeting of the World Economic Forum (WEF), where he is expected to unveil Nigeria House and represent the country on the global economic stage.

Shettima arrived on Sunday from Conakry, Guinea, where he represented President Bola Tinubu at the inauguration of Guinean President Mamadi Doumbouya earlier in the week.

He was received in Davos by senior officials including the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Yusuf Tuggar, the Minister of Industry, Trade and Investment, Dr. Jumoke Oduwole, and members of the Nigerian diplomatic mission.

The World Economic Forum, scheduled for January 19 to 23, 2026, brings together global political and business leaders to discuss pressing economic, technological and climate priorities.

During the forum, Shettima is set to formally inaugurate Nigeria House Davos, a sovereign pavilion on the Davos Promenade established by the Federal Government as a platform for ministerial engagements, investment dialogues and cultural diplomacy.

Speaking on the country’s participation, the Minister of Industry, Trade and Investment, Dr. Jumoke Oduwole said Nigeria will use the platform to spotlight the nation’s investment opportunities and key sectors, saying:

“We will be showcasing four playbooks on President Tinubu’s efforts in re-engineering the Nigerian economy. We will present our solid minerals sector, climate sustainability agriculture, creative and digital sectors to investors from all over the world,”she said.

In addition to the launch of Nigeria House, Shettima is expected to present the country’s 2026 economic outlook to global leaders and engage in discussions on emerging technologies, including artificial intelligence, quantum computing and biotechnology.

He is also scheduled to hold bilateral meetings with heads of state, multinational executives and leaders of international development finance institutions.