Nigeria is currently without its President and his Assistant as Vice-President Kashim Shettima will embark on a two-day visit to Sweden on Wednesday, representing Nigeria in high-level bilateral talks.
Stanley Nkwocha, the Spokesman to the Vice President Kashim Shettima, in a statement, said the visit is at the instance of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu.
His engagements will focus on fostering collaboration in sectors like ICT, education, agriculture, and mining.
“The Vice President is expected back in the country on Saturday. While in Sweden, the Vice President, will engage in high-level bilateral talks with key government officials, including a meeting with Crown Princess Victoria of Sweden and the Swedish Prime Minister,” he said.
This visit aims to strengthen economic ties and promote Nigeria’s tech ecosystem, with 40% of Norrsken22’s investments expected to benefit Nigerian entrepreneurs.
According to Mr Nkwocha “twelve (12) Nigerian private sector companies that are doing business with Sweden are going independently as a private sector bloc.
“While in Sweden, VP Shettima is also 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.”
The development comes as the two-week trip of Tinubu expires today.
Tinubu had departed for the UK on October 2, 2024.
However, it was later reported that President Bola Tinubu has left the United Kingdom for Paris, France, for what has been described as an “important engagement.”
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