Vice President Kashim Shettima has returned to Nigeria following impactful engagements at the 2025 World Economic Forum (WEF) in Davos, Switzerland, where he championed Nigeria’s investment opportunities and advocated for Africa’s economic integration.
At the global summit, the Vice President showcased Nigeria’s readiness for sustainable investment at a forum titled “Roadmap to Co-create Investment Opportunities for Africa’s Frontier Markets,” organised by the African Development Bank (AfDB) and WEF. He reassured investors of Nigeria’s commitment to creating a conducive environment for capital inflow and sustainable growth.
Highlighting the nation’s role in driving regional integration, Shettima reaffirmed Nigeria’s dedication to the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) and emphasized leveraging digital trade for economic transformation. He projected Africa’s potential to grow into a $29 trillion economy by 2050.
During bilateral meetings, Shettima engaged with global leaders, including President Cyril Ramaphosa of South Africa, President Duma Boko of Botswana, and Director-General of the World Trade Organization (WTO), Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala. These discussions centered on strengthening intra-African relations and addressing key challenges such as energy security, food crises, and ecological threats.
Vice President also held strategic talks with World Economic Forum President Børge Brende to explore collaborative solutions for Africa’s development.
Shettima was accompanied by a high-level delegation, including Minister of Foreign Affairs Amb. Yusuf Tuggar, Minister of Finance Wale Edun, Minister of Industry, Trade and Investment Dr. Jumoke Oduwole, and Nigerian Investment Promotion Commission Executive Secretary Aisha Rimi.
Upon his return to Abuja, Shettima was warmly received at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport by Borno State Governor Babagana Zulum and other government officials, including the DG FRCN Dr Mohammed Bulama, marking the successful conclusion of a mission to position Nigeria as a hub for global investment and collaboration.
