KEY POINTS
- Shettima will attend forums focused on investment and digital trade.
- Africa’s frontier markets are a major focus of discussions.
- Nigeria aims to strengthen its global economic partnerships at Davos.
Vice President Kashim Shettima departed Abuja on Sunday to attend the 2025 annual World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland.
This high-profile event will bring together world leaders, business executives, and development partners to address critical global economic challenges and opportunities.
According to a statement by his Senior Special Assistant on Media and Communication, Stanley Nkwocha, Shettima will engage in bilateral meetings, workshops, and forums designed to foster international collaboration.
Promoting investment opportunities for Africa
During his time in Davos, Shettima will attend a workshop titled “Roadmap to Co-create Investment Opportunities for Africa’s Frontier Markets.”
Organized by the African Development Bank in collaboration with the World Economic Forum, this session will explore ways to increase capital flows into Africa and build resilient, inclusive economies.
Key announcements are expected, including the unveiling of the Humanitarian and Resilience Investing Roadmap for Africa.
This initiative aims to attract public and private sector investments in Africa’s frontier markets, driving sustainable development and economic growth across the continent.
According to Punch, the vice president will also co-chair a forum on “Turning Digital Trade into a Catalyst for Growth in Africa,” focusing on implementing the African Continental Free Trade Agreement (AfCFTA) Digital Trade Protocol.
Advancing global economic dialogue
Shettima’s itinerary includes a dinner for heads of state, international organization leaders, and Annual Meeting 2025 Crystal Awardees, highlighting Nigeria’s commitment to fostering international partnerships.
He will also participate as a panelist for the Global Risks 2025 stakeholder dialogue, which will centre on geopolitical, technological and environmental threats defining the world economy.
Accompanied by key officials such as Minister of Industry, Trade, and Investment Dr. Jumoke Oduwole and Nigerian Investment Promotion Commission Executive Secretary Aisha Rimi, Shettima aims to strengthen Nigeria’s economic positioning on the global stage.
