Tinubu Entrusts Shettima with Global Economic Powerplay – Eyes on Nigeria’s Roar in Davos Arena
The President Bola Tinubu administration has resumed its extravaganza of sporadic foreign trips. This time, not the President. The Vice President Kashim Shettima has in an electrifying diplomatic spectacle, jetted off to Davos, Switzerland as his representative,
According to a statement issued by the State House media office, the Vice President was already on his way to Davos, Switzerland to represent the President Bola Tinubu at the 2024 annual meeting of the World Economic Forum (WEF).
The statement added that Vice President Shettima would join other leaders from the global political and business space at the annual business and political gathering to discuss emerging socio-economic and development issues confronting the world.
It also stated that the launch of the Private Sector Action Plan for African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCTA) at a special session to be co-chaired by him, tops the Vice President Shettima’s agenda, as well as attending the plenary.
“He is also billed to hold high-level discussions with the Managing Director of IFC, Makhtar Diop and the Prime Minister of Vietnam, Pham Minh Chinh, among others.
‘Also on the sidelines of the annual meeting, Sen. Shettima will chair a roundtable dialogue on Nigeria’s economic path. He will also attend a special session dedicated to building trust in the global energy transition programme.
‘The Vice President is expected to return to Nigeria after participating in the week-long event,’ the statement also added.
Vice President Shettima’s mission packs a punch with strategic engagements that are poised to shape global narratives:
AfCTA Ignition: Shettima spearheads the launch of the galvanizingtor Action Plan for African Continental Free Trade Area, heralding Nigeria’s audacious leap into continental economic dominance.
Global Power Huddle: The VP engages in high-octane talks with heavyweights – IFC’s Makhtar Diop, Vietnam’s Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh – amplifying Nigeria’s influence on the global decision-making circuit.
Economic Revolution Unleashed: Shettima commandeers a roundtable dialogue, unraveling Nigeria’s economic saga, ensuring the world bears witness to our ascent.
Energy Trust Overdrive: A pivotal session dedicated to galvanizing trust in the global energy transition unfolds, with Nigeria prominently leading the charge towards a sustainable energy future.
Vice President Shettima shared the details of his mission on his Facebook page, expressing his commitment to representing President Tinubu at the prestigious World Economic Forum. His post outlined the key agendas and the significance of his participation in various discussions as follows:
“I left Abuja this afternoon at the instance of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to represent Nigeria at the 2024 annual meeting of the World Economic Forum scheduled to hold in Davos, Switzerland.
“I will be joining other political and business leaders across the world at the annual Forum to discuss global socio-economic and development issues.
“Top on the agenda for me, apart from the plenary session, is the launch of the Private Sector Action Plan for African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCTA) at a special session to be co-chaired by my humble self.
“I will also hold high-level discussions with the Managing Director of IFC, Makhtar Diop and the Prime Minister of Vietnam, Pham Minh Chinh, among others.
“Also on the sidelines of the annual meeting, I will chair a roundtable dialogue on Nigeria’s economic path. So also, attend a special session dedicated to building trust in the global energy transition programme.”
The World Economic Forum is an annual gathering of the world’s globalist corporatist forces, who critics, including President Donald Trump and his supporters, argue want to take political power and control away from national governments and people to global corporations.
Anticipated Return:
As Nigeria’s envoy ignites Davos, Vice President Shettima’s return is eagerly awaited, laden with the potential spoils of global alliances and economic strategies that could reshape the country’s destiny.
