“Nigeria ready to engage globally with purpose” – VP Shettima

Vice President Kashim Shettima has said that Nigeria is ready to take the front seat in leading economic conversations and initiatives in the global space.

Speaking during the opening of the Nigeria House Pavilion at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, Shettima said Nigeria’s future can be guaranteed through intentionality and structured engagement within the global space.

Expressing delight over Nigeria’s phenomenal presence at this year’s forum, the vice president declared that the country has exhibited committment and zeal to be part of decision-making procedures across the world.

He said, “For the first time in our nation’s history, Nigeria stands at Davos with a sovereign pavilion of its own. This day is extraordinary in the history of our engagements at this beautiful meeting point of global political leadership, policy thinkers, and corporate enterprise.

‘’For the first time in our nation’s history, Nigeria stands at Davos with a sovereign pavilion of its own.

 ‘’Nigeria House reflects our intention, our seriousness, and above all our resolve to take a front-line seat in the discourse of the global economy, not as observers, but as participants with a clear sense of purpose,” Shettima said.

He added that the Pavilion showcases the country, not just as observers but as a purposeful participant in global economic affairs.

The vice president also noted that while it is clear that the Nigeria House is an initiative of the government, its success would be totally driven by the private sector.

 According to him, the government would leave doors open for the purpose of ensuring a conducive environment.

“Our decision to open up to the world more deliberately comes at a turning point in our economic journey.

“The dividends of the difficult but inevitable reforms of recent years are beginning to show,” he added.