Vice-President Kashim Shettima has returned to Nigeria after participating in the 2025 World Economic Forum (WEF) in Davos, Switzerland. During the forum, he represented Nigeria by presenting the country’s investment opportunities to a global audience and advocating for African economic integration.
Shettima actively engaged in several high-profile discussions, including a forum on investment opportunities in Africa’s frontier markets, where he emphasized Nigeria’s readiness to attract capital for sustainable growth. He also reaffirmed Nigeria’s commitment to the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) and highlighted the importance of leveraging digital trade to drive economic transformation.
The Vice President participated in bilateral meetings with key global leaders, including President Duma Boko of Botswana and President Cyril Ramaphosa of South Africa, discussing strategies for strengthening intra-African relations and promoting trade and development.
He also took part in the “Financial Times Global Risks 2025” dialogue, emphasizing the need for multilateral collaboration to tackle global crises. Shettima highlighted the ongoing economic reforms in Nigeria, such as subsidy removal, exchange rate alignment, and tax reforms, as part of the country’s efforts towards sustained economic growth.
The Vice President was accompanied by several senior Nigerian officials, including the Ministers of Foreign Affairs, Finance, and Industry, Trade and Investment, as well as the Executive Secretary of the Nigerian Investment Promotion Commission. Following the conclusion of his engagements, Shettima returned to Abuja.