Vice President Shettima fosters Nigeria-Sweden trade, highlighting investment opportunities in tech, agriculture, and manufacturing.
(EPICSTORIAN) – Vice President Kashim Shettima continued his strategic visit to strengthen Nigeria-Sweden ties, engaging in a high-level roundtable with Swedish business leaders as part of Nigeria’s broader efforts to enhance bilateral economic relations.
The meeting was attended by key representatives from some of Sweden’s leading corporations, including Arla Foods, Scania, Epicenter, Elekta, SKF, and Ericsson. Strengthening Nigeria-Sweden ties was a central focus, as both parties explored collaborative opportunities in various sectors.
The discussions centered on deepening trade and investment between the two nations, particularly in sectors like technology, manufacturing, and agriculture. The enhancement of Nigeria-Sweden ties was highlighted as essential to driving mutual economic growth.
Speaking on Nigeria as the Africa’s largest economy, Shettima presented its growing market as a viable investment destination for Swedish firms looking to expand their global footprint, highlighting the potential for Nigeria-Sweden ties to open new avenues for investment was emphasized throughout the discussions.
“Vice President Shettima highlighted Nigeria’s vast investment opportunities and discussed potential collaborations in various sectors,” an official statement noted, emphasizing the importance of partnerships to drive economic growth.
Nigeria-Sweden ties to foster economic partnerships for both countries
As part of his visit, Vice President Shettima delivered a keynote speech at a business forum hosted at Epicenter, Stockholm’s renowned digital innovation hub.
He further stressed the importance of Nigeria-Sweden ties in fostering economic partnerships that can advance innovation and development across multiple sectors.
Addressing an international audience of business leaders, he outlined Nigeria’s economic agenda, grounded in President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s “Renewed Hope” vision, which aims to foster sustainable growth through targeted reforms and investment-friendly policies.
“Nigeria is open for business. Our Renewed Hope Agenda is designed to create an environment where investors can thrive, and we invite Swedish companies to be a part of this transformation,” Shettima said.
The Vice President’s visit underscores Nigeria’s commitment to fostering global partnerships that can accelerate technological innovation, boost industrial capacity, and expand agricultural productivity, further solidifying its role as a key player in the global economy.
