Shettima arrives Sweden for two-day visit
Vice President Kashim Shettima has arrived Sweden for a two-day working visit aimed at boosting trade and bilateral relations between Nigeria and Sweden.
This was disclosed in a statement on Thursday morning by Senior Special Assistant to the President on Media and Communications, Office of the Vice President, Stanley Nkwocha.
The visit, initiated by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, will see the Vice President engage in high-level talks with key Swedish government officials, including Crown Princess Victoria and the Swedish Prime Minister.
Shettima is accompanied by a delegation comprising Plateau Governor Caleb Mutfwang; Minister of Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Yusuf Tuggar and heads of various government agencies and parastatals.
During his visit, Shettima will focus on strengthening collaboration between Nigeria and Sweden in key areas, including Information and Communication Technology (ICT), digitalisation, education, sustainable transport, agriculture, and mining.
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Shettima is scheduled to return to Nigeria on Saturday, concluding his visit to Sweden.
“Vice President Kashim Shettima has arrived in Sweden for a 2-day working visit aimed at boosting trade and bilateral relations between both nations.
“The Vice President is accompanied by the Plateau State Governor, Barr. Caleb Mutfwang, the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Yusuf Tuggar, and some heads of government agencies and parastatals.
“The visit, which is at the behest of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, will see the Vice President engage in high-level talks with key government officials. He is also slated to meet with Crown Princess Victoria of Sweden and the Swedish Prime Minister.
“Targeted areas of strengthened collaboration between Nigeria and Sweden that will be pursued by the Vice President include ICT, digitalisation, education, sustainable transport, agriculture and mining.
“The Vice President is expected back in the country on Saturday,” the statement reads
The Vice President’s discussions with Swedish officials are expected to yield mutually beneficial agreements, enhancing economic cooperation and development between the two nations.
The outcome of the visit will be closely watched, as Nigeria seeks to leverage international partnerships to drive its economic growth and development agenda.
