VP Kashim Shettima

Vice President, Kashim Shettima has left the country for Sweden on a two-day visit to represent Nigeria in bilateral engagements with the Scandinavian nation.

At the instance of President Bola Tinubu, the Vice President, during the working visit, 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.

A statement from the Presidency says Shettima will use 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.

The Presidency adds that Shettima will also meet with key stakeholders in both the Government and Private Sector.