- The pavilion is designed to host high-level ministerial meetings, investment discussions and cultural diplomacy activities throughout the forum
- The 2026 edition of the forum is expected to centre on global economic uncertainty, technological advancement
- Nkwocha added that the Vice President would participate in discussions on emerging technologies, including artificial intelligence
Vice President Kashim Shettima has arrived in Davos, Switzerland, to head Nigeria’s delegation to the 56th Annual Meeting of the World Economic Forum (WEF).
Eko Hot Blog reports that the global forum, which convenes political leaders, top executives and policymakers from across the world, is scheduled to hold from January 19 to January 23, 2026.
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Shettima arrived in Switzerland from Conakry, Guinea, where he represented President Bola Ahmed Tinubu at the inauguration of Guinea’s President, Mamadi Doumbouya, on Friday.
A statement issued by his Senior Special Assistant on Media and Communications disclosed that the Vice President was received on arrival by the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Yusuf Tuggar; the Minister of Industry, Trade and Investment, Dr Jumoke Oduwole; alongside officials of Nigeria’s mission in Switzerland.
Nigeria’s participation at this year’s forum marks a significant milestone, with the Federal Government unveiling its first-ever sovereign pavilion at Davos.
The facility, known as Nigeria House Davos, is located on the Davos Promenade and was established through a Public-Private Partnership arrangement to deepen Nigeria’s engagement with global investors and partners.
The pavilion is designed to host high-level ministerial meetings, investment discussions and cultural diplomacy activities throughout the forum, and is expected to be formally inaugurated by the Vice President during his stay.
Speaking shortly after Shettima’s arrival, Minister of Industry, Trade and Investment, Dr Jumoke Oduwole, said Nigeria would use the platform to make a strong case for investment opportunities across key sectors of the economy.
According to her, four strategic playbooks outlining President Tinubu’s economic reform agenda would be presented, with a focus on solid minerals, climate resilience, agriculture, as well as the creative and digital economies.
Also speaking, the Vice President’s spokesperson, Stanley Nkwocha, said Shettima is expected to present Nigeria’s 2026 economic outlook to global leaders and investors during plenary sessions at the forum.
Nkwocha added that the Vice President would participate in discussions on emerging technologies, including artificial intelligence, quantum computing and biotechnology, with emphasis on responsible innovation.
Throughout the week, Shettima is also scheduled to hold bilateral meetings with heads of state, chief executives of multinational companies and leaders of international development finance institutions.
The annual World Economic Forum meeting in Davos attracts thousands of participants from government, business, civil society and the media, serving as a major platform for shaping global economic and development priorities.
The 2026 edition of the forum is expected to centre on global economic uncertainty, technological advancement and coordinated climate action.
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