Vice President Kashim Shettima has returned to Nigeria after participating in the 2025 World Economic Forum (WEF) in Davos, Switzerland, where he showcased Nigeria’s investment potential and advocated for African economic integration.

During the high-profile global summit, VP Shettima engaged world leaders and international organizations to spotlight Africa’s frontier markets. Representing Nigeria, he presented a compelling case for investments in the nation’s reform-driven economy while emphasizing the continent’s collective potential.

One of the Vice President’s key engagements was the forum, “Roadmap to Co-create Investment Opportunities for Africa’s Frontier Markets,” organized by the African Development Bank (AfDB) and WEF. In his address, he underlined Nigeria’s readiness to attract capital for sustainable development. He further reaffirmed Nigeria’s commitment to the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) and highlighted the transformative role of digital trade in achieving a projected $29 trillion African economy by 2050.

VP Shettima also held bilateral meetings with prominent global leaders, including Botswana President Duma Boko and South African President Cyril Ramaphosa, focusing on strengthening intra-African partnerships to enhance trade and development.

In discussions with the Director-General of the World Trade Organization, Dr. Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, and WEF President Børge Brende, the Vice President explored collaborative strategies to address Africa’s challenges, including energy security, food crises, and climate change.

Highlighting Nigeria’s ongoing reforms under President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, VP Shettima elaborated on key measures such as subsidy removal, exchange rate alignment, and tax reforms, describing these steps as foundational to sustained economic growth.

At the “Financial Times Global Risks 2025” dialogue, where he served as a panelist, the Vice President called for enhanced multilateral cooperation to tackle global crises. He also emphasized innovation in education and agriculture as pathways to youth empowerment and economic advancement.

Accompanied by senior officials, including Foreign Affairs Minister Amb. Yusuf Tuggar, Finance Minister Wale Edun, Industry Minister Dr. Jumoke Oduwole, and NIPC Executive Secretary Aisha Rimi, VP Shettima concluded his engagements with an optimistic outlook for Nigeria’s economic future.

Upon his arrival at Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport in Abuja, the Vice President was warmly received by Borno State Governor Professor Babagana Zulum and other government officials, marking the successful completion of his strategic engagements in Davos.

The Vice President’s participation at the 2025 WEF underscores Nigeria’s commitment to global collaboration and its strategic positioning as a leading destination for investment in Africa.