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Vice President Kashim Shettima returned to Abuja on Saturday after a week-long diplomatic and economic mission to Guinea-Conakry and Switzerland, asserting that Nigeria has firmly reclaimed a frontline position in global and regional economic conversations.
Senator Shettima represented President Bola Ahmed Tinubu at the inauguration of Guinea’s President, Mamadi Doumbouya, and led Nigeria’s delegation to the 56th World Economic Forum (WEF) Annual Meeting in Davos, Switzerland. He arrived at Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport amid a warm reception from senior officials and aides.
The Vice President described the trip as part of Nigeria’s renewed commitment to regional solidarity in West Africa and efforts to reposition the economy under the “Renewed Hope” agenda. In Guinea-Conakry, he attended President Doumbouya’s inauguration, reaffirming Nigeria’s leadership role within ECOWAS and opening new avenues for bilateral cooperation in agriculture and manufacturing.
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From Conakry, Shettima proceeded to Davos, where he led the Nigerian delegation at WEF 2026. A highlight of the visit was the commissioning of Nigeria House Davos, the country’s first-ever sovereign pavilion on the Davos Promenade, designed to serve as a permanent investment hub showcasing opportunities in solid minerals, agriculture, and the digital economy.
At a high-level session titled “When Food Becomes Security,” Shettima outlined Nigeria’s new national food security framework, describing agriculture as a strategic pillar of national security and macroeconomic stability. He also joined former President Olusegun Obasanjo, former Vice President Yemi Osinbajo, and Minister of Finance Wale Edun to advance the Accra Reset Initiative, advocating African industrialisation driven by domestic capital and value chains rather than foreign aid.
On the economic front, the Vice President highlighted stabilising macroeconomic indicators, citing a projected 4.4% GDP growth in 2026 and a decline in inflation to 12.94%. He also noted Nigeria’s imminent transition into a net exporter of refined petroleum products, anchored by the Dangote Refinery, alongside the growing global export of digital talent.
Shettima’s engagements signal Nigeria’s ambition to strengthen its influence on global economic policy while attracting investment into key sectors, reinforcing the country’s emerging role as a strategic player in Africa’s economic transformation.
