Shettima Heads To Sweden, As Nigerians Await Tinubu Return From Leave

Vice President Kashim Shettima is set to leave Abuja for a 2-day visit to Sweden to represent Nigeria in bilateral engagements with the Scandinavian nation.

At the behest of President Bola Tinubu, the Vice President will participate in high-level discussions with key government officials, including a meeting with Crown Princess Victoria of Sweden and the Swedish Prime Minister.

According to a statement by his spokesman, Stanley Nkwocha, Shettima will utilise the visit to explore opportunities for strengthened collaboration between Nigeria and Sweden in areas such as ICT, innovation, education, digitalisation, sustainable transport, mining, and agriculture.

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However, the statement did not specify the exact date of his departure. It is worth noting that President Tinubu embarked on a two-week vacation outside the country on October 2, 2024.

The Vice President will also meet with key stakeholders in both the government and private sector.

During the visit, he is expected to meet with Norrsken, a Stockholm-based venture capital impact investor, which recently launched Norrsken22, a $80 million tech investment fund for Africa. The meeting with Norrsken will provide insights into how Nigerian entrepreneurs can benefit from this fund and further strengthen the technology ecosystem in Nigeria.

Additionally, 12 Nigerian private sector companies doing business with Sweden are attending the meeting as a private sector bloc.

While in Sweden, VP Shettima is expected to articulate Nigeria’s economic vision and the reforms being undertaken by the administration to create a business-friendly environment in Nigeria for investors. Furthermore, the opportunities available in Africa’s largest economy will be showcased.

The Vice President is expected back in the country on Saturday.