Vice President Kashim Shettima has returned to Abuja after a week-long diplomatic and economic mission to Guinea-Conakry and Switzerland, declaring that Nigeria has regained its footing in global and regional economic engagements.
A statement issued on Saturday by his Senior Special Assistant on Media and Communication, Stanley Nkwocha, confirmed that the Vice President arrived at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport following the trip.
Shettima represented President Bola Tinubu at the inauguration of Guinea’s President, Mamadi Doumbouya, where he reaffirmed Nigeria’s leadership role in West Africa and strengthened bilateral ties, particularly in agriculture and manufacturing.
From Conakry, the Vice President proceeded to Davos, Switzerland, where he led Nigeria’s delegation to the 56th Annual Meeting of the World Economic Forum (WEF).
A major highlight of Nigeria’s participation was the unveiling of Nigeria House Davos, the country’s first sovereign pavilion on the Davos Promenade. The pavilion serves as a permanent investment platform, showcasing opportunities across solid minerals, agriculture, and the digital economy.
Speaking at a WEF session titled “When Food Becomes Security,” Shettima outlined Nigeria’s food security framework, describing agriculture as central to national security and economic stability.
He also joined former President Olusegun Obasanjo, former Vice President Yemi Osinbajo, and Finance Minister Wale Edun to promote the Accra Reset Initiative, which advocates African industrialisation powered by local capital and value chains.
Addressing global investors, the Vice President said Nigeria’s economic indicators were improving, citing a projected GDP growth of 4.4 per cent in 2026 and a reduction in inflation to 12.94 per cent.
He further noted Nigeria’s expected transition into a net exporter of refined petroleum products, driven by the Dangote Refinery, as well as the country’s growing export of digital talent.
Shettima said the engagements reflect Nigeria’s renewed confidence and active return to global economic conversations
Shettima Returns to Abuja, Declares Nigeria’s Re-emergence on the Global Economic Stage
