Vice President Kashim Shettima has departed Abuja to represent President Bola Tinubu at the inauguration of President Mamadi Doumbouya in Guinea-Conakry. He will also attend the 56th Annual Meeting of the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, following his participation in the presidential inauguration in the West African country. The inauguration of President Doumbouya is scheduled for Saturday, January 18, at the GLC Stadium, Nongo, Conakry. From Guinea, the Vice President will proceed to Davos-Klosters, Switzerland, to participate in the 56th Annual Meeting of the World Economic Forum, scheduled for January 19–23, 2026. The Vice President is expected to return to Nigeria at the conclusion of his engagements in Davos.

Source: Punch January 16, 2026 15:30 UTC