Vice President Kashim Shettima has returned to Nigeria after a series of impactful engagements at the 2025 World Economic Forum (WEF) in Davos, Switzerland.
During his time at the global summit, the Vice President represented Nigeria, presenting the country’s investment opportunities to a global audience and advocating for African economic integration.
At a forum titled “Roadmap to Co-create Investment Opportunities for Africa’s Frontier Markets,“ organized by the African Development Bank (AfDB) and WEF, VP Shettima reiterated Nigeria’s commitment to attracting investment for sustainable growth.
VP Shettima participated in several bilateral meetings with world leaders, including President Duma Boko of Botswana and President Cyril Ramaphosa of South Africa, discussing intra-African relations and fostering trade partnerships.
He also held discussions with Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, Director-General of the World Trade Organization (WTO), and Børge Brende, President of the World Economic Forum, on key challenges facing Africa such as energy security, food crises, and environmental threats.
Additionally, he advocated for innovation in education and agriculture to empower Nigeria’s youth and boost economic progress.
He was accompanied by senior government officials including Foreign Affairs Minister Ambassador Yusuf Tuggar, Minister of Finance Wale Edun, Minister of Industry, Trade and Investment Dr. Jumoke Oduwole, and Aisha Rimi, Executive Secretary of the Nigerian Investment Promotion Commission (NIPC).
The vice president was received by Borno State Governor, Professor Babagana Zulum, and other government officials at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport.
