Vice President Kashim Shettima has departed Abuja to represent President Bola Ahmed Tinubu at the inauguration of Guinea-Conakry’s President-elect, Mamadi Doumbouya, scheduled to hold on Saturday, January 17, 2026, at the GLC Stadium, Nongo, Conakry.
According to a statement from the Office of the Vice President, Shettima’s participation in the ceremony underscores Nigeria’s commitment to regional leadership, democratic consolidation, and economic cooperation within the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS).
The visit forms part of Nigeria’s support for Guinea’s return to constitutional governance following a four-year political transition. It also aims to strengthen bilateral trade relations between both countries, with Nigerian exports to Guinea — including manufactured goods and agricultural products — recently rising to $3.29 million.
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Following the inauguration, the Vice President will proceed to Davos-Klosters, Switzerland, to attend the 56th Annual Meeting of the World Economic Forum (WEF 2026), scheduled to take place from January 19 to January 23, 2026.
The 2026 WEF, themed “A Spirit of Dialogue,” will convene global leaders from government, business, civil society, science, and culture to promote collaborative problem-solving and future-oriented solutions to global challenges.
Discussions at the Forum are expected to focus on emerging technologies such as artificial intelligence, quantum computing, next-generation biotechnology, and advanced energy systems, with emphasis on responsible deployment to drive inclusive economic growth and sustainable development.
At the Forum, Vice President Shettima will engage international investors and policymakers on Nigeria’s economic reform agenda, investment opportunities, and Africa’s strategic role in building a resilient global economy under President Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda.
The Vice President is expected to return to Nigeria after the conclusion of his engagements in Davos.
