Vice President Shettima To Lead Key Discussions At The 2025 World Economic Forum

Nigeria’s Vice President, Kashim Shettima, will play a prominent role at the 2025 World Economic Forum (WEF) Annual Meeting in Davos, Switzerland. As part of his itinerary, he will participate in a pivotal workshop organized by the African Development Bank (AfDB) to foster impactful dialogues on Africa’s economic future.

A Platform for Global Collaboration

The World Economic Forum is a renowned platform where global leaders, business executives, and development partners converge to address critical global and economic challenges. This year’s discussions will aim to develop strategies for fostering sustainable growth and building resilience in the face of global challenges.

African Development Bank Workshop

Vice President Shettima will attend a workshop hosted by the African Development Bank titled “Roadmap to Co-create Investment Opportunities for Africa’s Frontier Markets.” This session will focus on attracting investment to Africa and driving inclusive development across the continent.

Highlights of Shettima’s Engagements

Launch of the Humanitarian and Resilience Investing (HRI) Roadmap for Africa

A major focus of Shettima’s engagements will be the unveiling of the Humanitarian and Resilience Investing (HRI) Roadmap for Africa. This initiative, developed in partnership with the African Development Bank and other stakeholders, seeks to establish public-private partnerships and increase investments in Africa’s emerging markets.

Co-chairing the Digital Trade Forum

Shettima will also co-chair a high-level forum titled “Turning Digital Trade into a Catalyst for Growth in Africa” at the Pischa Congress Centre. This discussion aims to explore how private-sector innovation can accelerate the implementation of the AfCFTA Digital Trade Protocol, adopted by the African Union in January 2024.

Panelist for “Global Risks 2025”

The Vice President will participate as a panelist in the “Global Risks 2025” session at the Aspen 2 Congress Centre. This panel will address key geopolitical, technological, and environmental risks shaping the global landscape in the near future.

About the 2025 World Economic Forum Annual Meeting

The 2025 WEF Annual Meeting will take place from January 20-24, 2025, in Davos, Switzerland, under the theme “Collaboration for the Intelligent Age.” The event will focus on five interconnected thematic priorities:

Safeguarding the Planet: Promoting sustainability and addressing environmental challenges.
Empowering Economies: Stimulating growth to improve living standards globally.
Fostering Digital Transformation: Driving innovation through technology.
Inclusive Energy Transition: Ensuring a just and sustainable energy shift.
Advancing Global Partnerships: Strengthening international cooperation for long-term progress.

The annual meeting provides a platform for collaborative discussions, enabling world leaders and stakeholders to identify solutions to global challenges and foster public-private cooperation.