Vice President Kashim Shettima has departed Abuja for Dallas, United States (U.S.).
He will represent President Bola Tinubu at the 2024 U.S.-Africa Business Summit to be hosted by the Corporate Council on Africa at the Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center in Dallas, Texas.
A statement by Senior Special Assistant to the President on Media and Communications, Stanley Nkwocha, said vice president will join other political and business leaders from Africa, the U.S., among others for high-level business talks, networking sessions and plenaries.
African leaders expected at the summit include: Presidents Joseph Boakai (Liberia); Lazarus Chakwera (Malawi); Joao Lourenço (Angola); Mokgweetsi Masisi (Botswana); José Maria Neves (Cabo Verde) and Lesotho’s Deputy Prime Minister Nthomeng Majara.
According to the statement, Shettima is billed to speak at various sessions, including the Roundtable on African Infrastructure Investment and a plenary session on Navigating Africa’s Energy Future.
He will also speak on a high-level panel on agribusiness, focusing on transiting “from food insecurity to thriving agribusinesses”.
He will also chair a session promoting the ‘Invest in Nigeria’ initiative and attend other meetings and engagements on the sidelines of the summit.
The vice president’s participation in the summit highlights Nigeria’s commitment to strengthening economic ties with the U.S. and promoting investment opportunities in the country.
His engagements are expected to showcase Nigeria’s potential for growth and development, attracting investors and fostering partnerships.
