Abuja, Jan. 15, 2024 – Vice President Kashim Shettima has led Nigeria’s delegation to the World Economic Forum (WEF) in Davos, Switzerland, which opens today, Jan. 15 to end on Jan. 19, 2024.
Yusuf Tuggar, the Minister of Foreign Affairs, announced this through a statement issued by his Spokesman, Alkasim Abdulkadir.
He said Nigeria’s participation at this year’s World Economic Forum (WEF) would provide an opportunity to woo foreign investors.
The minister said the annual meeting would also offer solutions to global challenges, especially for developing countries.
“This year, the organizers of WEF are focusing on the fundamental principles of driving trust, including transparency, consistency and accountability.
“All these soundly resonate with the Renewed Hope Agenda of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, which is propelled by a commitment to unleashing the country’s full economic potential through focusing on job creation, access to capital for small and large businesses, inclusivity and, most importantly, the rule of law which underpins WEF’s theme for this year.”
“Nigeria’s delegation at Davos will be part of the Country Strategy Dialogue on Nigeria, which is a roundtable that will be chaired by Vice President Shettima – with the expected participation of 60 global CEOs/Chairs.
“Nigeria is also expected to have a stakeholder dialogue entitled “Transforming Energy Demand” to discuss what companies and governments can do to enable economic growth with less energy.
“The Vice President will privately meet James Quincey, Global Executive Chief Officer of Coca-Cola Company.
“Later in the day, his engagement will end with a private dinner with Klaus and Hilde Schwab; the dinner brings together Heads of State, Government, and International Organizations as well as members of the Board of Trustees, the International Business Council, and Strategic Partners.
“Vice President Shettima is also scheduled to have a private breakfast entitled Driving Action Under the African Continental Free Trade Area.
“The Forum Friends of the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) coalition brings together heads of state, ministers, chief executives, and heads of international organizations to support the implementation of the AfCFTA agreement through public-private collaboration,” the statement said.
More than 52 Heads of State and over 1500 chief executives and chairpersons of companies are expected at the event. (GBN)
