Vice President Kashim Shettima has returned to Abuja following a week-long diplomatic and economic mission to Guinea-Conakry and Switzerland, asserting that Nigeria has “reclaimed a frontline seat in global and regional policy conversations.”
Shettima arrived at Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport on Saturday after representing President Bola Ahmed Tinubu at the inauguration of Guinea’s President, Mamadi Doumbouya, and leading Nigeria’s delegation to the 56th World Economic Forum (WEF) Annual Meeting in Davos.
Speaking on the significance of the trip, the Vice President said it demonstrates Nigeria’s renewed commitment to regional solidarity and its determination to reposition the economy under President Tinubu’s Renewed Hope agenda.
Stanley Nkwocha, Senior Special Assistant to The President on Media & Communications (Office of The Vice President), disclosed this on X.
“In Conakry, we reaffirmed Nigeria’s leadership role within ECOWAS and opened new pathways for bilateral cooperation in agriculture and manufacturing,” VP Shettima stated, highlighting the country’s regional engagement.
At the WEF in Davos, the Vice President led the Nigerian delegation and oversaw the commissioning of Nigeria House Davos, the nation’s first-ever sovereign pavilion on the Davos Promenade, designed as a permanent investment hub showcasing opportunities in solid minerals, agriculture, and the digital economy.
During a high-level session titled “When Food Becomes Security,” VP Shettima outlined Nigeria’s new national food security framework, describing agriculture as “a strategic pillar of national security and macroeconomic stability.”
The Vice President also participated in the Accra Reset Initiative, joining former President Olusegun Obasanjo, former Vice President Yemi Osinbajo, and Minister of Finance Wale Edun to advance African industrialisation driven by domestic capital and value chains.
On Nigeria’s economic outlook, VP Shettima assured investors of the country’s improving indicators. “Our macroeconomic indicators are stabilising, with projected GDP growth of 4.4 per cent in 2026 and a decline in inflation to 12.94 per cent,” he said. He also highlighted Nigeria’s forthcoming transition into a net exporter of refined petroleum products through the Dangote Refinery and the expanding export of digital talent.
The Vice President’s mission reflects Nigeria’s dual focus on strengthening regional diplomacy and attracting global investment, signaling the country’s ambition to play a more prominent role on the international economic stage.
