Vice President Kashim Shettima has arrived at the Jakobshorn Congress Centre to participate in a forum focused on Africa’s investment opportunities during the 2024 World Economic Forum (WEF).
The event, themed “A Roadmap to Co-create Investment Opportunities for Africa’s Frontier Markets,” will explore strategies to attract investments into Nigeria and other African nations.
The agenda includes unveiling the Humanitarian and Resilience Investing (HRI) Roadmap for Africa, identifying key sectors primed for investment, and fostering public-private collaborations. This initiative, spearheaded by the African Development Bank (AfDB) in partnership with the WEF, seeks to drive capital inflow into Africa’s frontier markets and pave the way for a resilient and inclusive continent.
According to Shettima’s spokesperson, Stanley Nkwocha, the Vice President will also attend a dinner alongside global leaders, heads of state, and international organizations. The dinner, hosted in Kurpark Village, will celebrate Annual Meeting 2025 Crystal Awardees and prominent business leaders.
Additionally, Senator Shettima is set to co-chair a session titled “Turning Digital Trade into a Catalyst for Growth in Africa” at the Pischa Congress Centre. This session will highlight the critical role of digital trade and the private sector in implementing the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) Digital Trade Protocol.
He will also join a panel discussion on “Global Risks 2025” at the Aspen 2 Congress Centre in Davos. This dialogue will address emerging geopolitical, technological, and environmental challenges, as outlined in the Global Risks Report.
The Vice President’s engagements underscore Nigeria’s commitment to fostering partnerships and creating a platform for sustainable growth across Africa.