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VICE PRESIDENT SHETTIMA ARRIVES IN DAVOS FOR 2025 WORLD ECONOMIC FORUM MEETING
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Nicolas Adekeye / 2 days
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Vice President Kashim Shettima has arrived in Davos, Switzerland, to represent Nigeria at the 2025 annual meeting of the World Economic Forum (WEF). The WEF meeting brings together global leaders, business executives, and development partners to address pressing global and national economic challenges and identify strategies for sustainable growth. The Senior Special Assistant to the President on Media and Communications, Stanley Nkwocha, in a statement, said that during his time in Davos, Vice President Shettima will participate in bilateral meetings and discussions aimed at advancing the nation’s economic opportunities and addressing global risks. Nkwocha added that the Vice President’s engagements are focused on promoting Nigeria’s economic interests and identifying new opportunities for growth and development. A notable event on the Vice President’s schedule is a workshop titled “Roadmap to Co-create Investment Opportunities for Africa’s Frontier Markets”, organized by the African Development Bank (AfDB) in collaboration with the WEF. This session will focus on driving capital flows into Africa to support inclusive development and resilience across the continent. Nkwocha noted that the Vice President will also co-chair a forum on “Turning Digital Trade into a Catalyst for Growth in Africa” at the Pischa Congress Centre. The Vice President is also scheduled to attend the Annual Meeting 2025 Crystal Awards dinner for heads of state, government officials, and international organizations at Kurpark Village, Eiger. Another key engagement is his participation as a panelist in a session titled “Global Risks 2025”, which will take place at the Aspen 2 Congress Centre. Nkwocha stated that the Vice President will be accompanied by senior government officials, including the Minister of Industry, Trade and Investment, Dr. Jumoke Oduwole, and the Executive Secretary of the Nigerian Investment Promotion Commission (NIPC), Aisha Rimi. Nkwocha added that the Vice President is expected to return to Abuja after concluding his engagements in Davos.