Shettima heads to Guinea for Doumbouya's inauguration, WEF in Davos

Vice President Kashim Shettima has departed Abuja to represent President Bola Tinubu at the inauguration of Guinea-Conakry President Mamadi Doumbouya, before proceeding to Davos, Switzerland, for the 56th Annual Meeting of the World Economic Forum (WEF). The inauguration ceremony is scheduled for Saturday, January 17, at the GLC Stadium in Conakry, marking President Doumbouya's assumption of office following his electoral victory. Shettima's presence underscores Nigeria's strategic regional engagement and commitment to strengthening diplomatic ties, economic cooperation, and political stability in West Africa under President Tinubu’s Renewed Hope agenda. It aligns with Nigeria's leadership role within the Economic Community of West African States, particularly in supporting Guinea's return to constitutional order after a four-year transition period. The visit also aims to deepen bilateral economic relations, with recent trade data showing growth in Nigerian exports, especially manufactured goods and agricultural products, to about $3.29 million. From Conakry, Shettima will proceed to Davos for the WEF Annual Meeting 2026, scheduled from January 19 to 23. The Forum, themed 'A Spirit of Dialogue,' will gather global leaders from government, business, civil society, and scientific communities to foster trusted dialogue and collaborative problem-solving on shared global challenges. Key discussions will focus on frontier technologies like artificial intelligence, quantum computing, next-generation biotechnology, and advanced energy systems, emphasizing their responsible use to drive growth, expand access in emerging markets, and promote sustainable and inclusive development. During the Davos meetings, Shettima is expected to engage global leaders and investors on Nigeria’s economic reform agenda, investment opportunities, and Africa’s evolving role in shaping a resilient and inclusive global future.

SOURCE: https://guardian.ng/news/shettima-heads-to-guinea-for-doumbouyas-inauguration-wef-in-davos/