Vice President Kashim Shettima has departed Abuja to represent President Bola Ahmed Tinubu at the presidential inauguration of Guinea-Conakry’s President, Mamadi Doumbouya. The inauguration ceremony is scheduled to hold on Saturday, January 17, at the GLC Stadium, Nongo, Conakry.

The Vice President’s participation underscores Nigeria’s regional leadership role within ECOWAS and its commitment to supporting Guinea’s return to constitutional order. The visit also aligns with President Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda, aimed at strengthening diplomatic ties and promoting regional stability and economic cooperation.

Beyond diplomatic solidarity, the engagement seeks to deepen bilateral trade relations between Nigeria and Guinea, following a recent increase in Nigerian exports, particularly manufactured goods and agricultural products, valued at 3.29 million dollars.

From Guinea, Vice President Shettima will proceed to Davos Klosters, Switzerland, to attend the 56th Annual Meeting of the World Economic Forum 2026, scheduled for January 19 to 23. The forum, themed “A Spirit of Dialogue,” will convene global leaders from government, business and civil society.

At the World Economic Forum, the Vice President is expected to engage global leaders and investors on Nigeria’s economic reform agenda, investment opportunities and Africa’s role in building a resilient, inclusive and future oriented global economy.