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 reclaimed a strong position in global and regional economic discussions.
A statement from his Senior Special Assistant on Media and Communication, Stanley Nkwocha, said Shettima arrived at Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport on Saturday, following his representation of President Bola Tinubu at the inauguration of Guinea’s President, Mamadi Doumbouya, and his leadership of Nigeria’s delegation at the 56th World Economic Forum (WEF) Annual Meeting in Davos.
During his visit to Conakry, Shettima reaffirmed Nigeria’s leadership role within ECOWAS and explored new opportunities for cooperation in agriculture and manufacturing.
He then proceeded to Davos, where he oversaw the commissioning of Nigeria House Davos, the country’s first permanent sovereign pavilion at the event, showcasing investment opportunities in solid minerals, agriculture, and the digital economy.
At a WEF session titled “When Food Becomes Security,” Shettima outlined Nigeria’s new national food security framework, highlighting agriculture as a strategic pillar for both national security and economic growth.
The Vice President also joined former President Olusegun Obasanjo, former Vice President Yemi Osinbajo, and Minister of Finance Wale Edun to advance the Accra Reset Initiative, which promotes African industrialization driven by domestic capital and local value chains instead of foreign aid.
On the economic front, Shettima reported improving macroeconomic indicators, citing a projected 4.4% GDP growth in 2026 and a decline in inflation to 12.94%.
He further highlighted Nigeria’s upcoming status as a net exporter of refined petroleum products, anchored by the Dangote Refinery, and the growing international recognition of Nigerian digital talent.
Shettima described the mission as a reflection of Nigeria’s renewed commitment to regional collaboration and global engagement under President Tinubu’s Renewed Hope agenda, positioning the country at the forefront of economic and policy discussions on the international stage.
