Vice President Kashim Shettima left Abuja on Friday to represent President Bola Tinubu at a key event in West Africa.
He will attend the inauguration of President Mamadi Doumbouya in Guinea-Conakry. The ceremony takes place tomorrow, Saturday January 17, at the GLC Stadium in Nongo, Conakry.
This marks Guinea's official return to constitutional rule. It comes after a four-year transition period that followed a military takeover in 2021. General Doumbouya, who led that transition, won the December 2025 election decisively and now steps into the presidency.
Nigeria's participation highlights its strong leadership role in ECOWAS. Officials say the move shows support for stability in the region and commitment to democratic progress.
Beyond the ceremony, the visit aims to boost economic ties. Bilateral trade has grown recently, with Nigerian exports of manufactured goods and agricultural products reaching about $3.29 million.
After the inauguration, Vice President Shettima will travel onward to Davos, Switzerland. He joins the 56th Annual Meeting of the World Economic Forum from January 19 to 23. There he will discuss Nigeria's economic reforms, attract investments, and highlight Africa's place in the global economy.
This trip aligns perfectly with President Tinubu's Renewed Hope agenda. It focuses on stronger regional bonds, better trade links, and active global engagement.
A clear signal from Nigeria: partnership and progress matter in West Africa and beyond.
He will attend the inauguration of President Mamadi Doumbouya in Guinea-Conakry. The ceremony takes place tomorrow, Saturday January 17, at the GLC Stadium in Nongo, Conakry.
This marks Guinea's official return to constitutional rule. It comes after a four-year transition period that followed a military takeover in 2021. General Doumbouya, who led that transition, won the December 2025 election decisively and now steps into the presidency.
Nigeria's participation highlights its strong leadership role in ECOWAS. Officials say the move shows support for stability in the region and commitment to democratic progress.
Beyond the ceremony, the visit aims to boost economic ties. Bilateral trade has grown recently, with Nigerian exports of manufactured goods and agricultural products reaching about $3.29 million.
After the inauguration, Vice President Shettima will travel onward to Davos, Switzerland. He joins the 56th Annual Meeting of the World Economic Forum from January 19 to 23. There he will discuss Nigeria's economic reforms, attract investments, and highlight Africa's place in the global economy.
This trip aligns perfectly with President Tinubu's Renewed Hope agenda. It focuses on stronger regional bonds, better trade links, and active global engagement.
A clear signal from Nigeria: partnership and progress matter in West Africa and beyond.
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