Shettima Commissions Nigerian Pavillion In Davos

Vice-President Kashim Shettima has commissioned Nigeria House in Davos, Switzerland, saying the project reflects the country’s renewed resolve to take its place as an active participant in shaping global economic conversations.

Shettima observed that while nations do not prosper in isolation, Nigeria’s future growth depends on deliberate, structured engagement with the global economy.

Senator Shettima stated this on Monday during the formal opening of the Nigeria House at the 2026 World Economic Forum (WEF) in Davos, Switzerland.

The VP said Nigeria marked a historic milestone in its global economic engagement with the official opening of its House at the WEF 2026.

“This day is extraordinary in the history of our engagements at this beautiful meeting point of global political leadership, policy thinkers, and corporate enterprise. For the first time in our nation’s history, Nigeria stands at Davos with a sovereign pavilion of its own.

“Nigeria House is a response to the lapses of the past. It reflects our intention. It reflects our seriousness. Above all, it advertises both our readiness and our resolve to take a front-line seat in the discourse of the global economy, not as observers, but as participants with a clear sense of purpose and place,” he stated.

The Vice President pointed out that  even though “Nigeria House may have been conceived as a whole-of-government platform, led by the Honourable Minister of Industry, Trade and Investment, with senior leadership across investment, foreign affairs, energy, infrastructure, technology, climate, and culture gathered under one roof,” the true essence of the House must come from the private sector.

“Government can open doors, create frameworks, and de-risk environments; only enterprises can animate growth, scale opportunity, and translate policy into productivity. This House will thrive to the extent that it draws life from private capital, private innovation, and private confidence,” he maintained.

Shettima explained that the dividends of the Tinubu administration’s reforms were beginning to materialize, noting that “our decision to open up to the world more deliberately comes at a turning point in our economic journey.

“The dividends of the difficult but inevitable reforms of recent years are beginning to show,” he added, recalling that in 2025, Nigeria’s economy expanded by about 3.9 per cent, the fastest pace recorded in over a decade, driven largely by a resilient non-oil economy that now accounts for roughly 96 per cent of GDP.

“Services, agriculture, finance, and technology are expanding, while non-oil revenues now make up nearly three-quarters of government collections, marking a structural shift away from oil dependence.”

Earlier, Minister of Industry, Trade and Investment, Dr Jumoke Oduwole, applauded the support of Vice President Shettima for the realisation of the historical vision for Nigeria House, Davos, acknowledging his disposition and encouragement in the project.

She said the project demonstrates a strong Public Private Partnership and reflects the rejuvenation of the Nigerian economy, showcasing a unique sense of national pride and a shift from how Nigeria engages with the rest of the world, especially the international business community.

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