Rita Odafe
On January 21, Nigeria’s Vice President Kashim Shettima met with Botswana’s President Duma Boko to discuss shared interests between their nations.
Shettima also had a dialogue with Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, the Director-General of the World Trade Organization (WTO).
This meeting was part of Nigeria’s effort to strengthen ties within Africa and enhance economic collaboration, and took place during the World Economic Forum (WEF) 2025 in Davos, Switzerland.
The leaders highlighted the significance of utilizing their countries’ unique strengths to foster collective development and progress.
Vice President Shettima extended his congratulations to President Boko for his electoral success and called for enhanced cooperation among African nations, asserting the necessity for a unified stance on continental matters.
During their discussions, Shettima introduced WTO Director-General Okonjo-Iweala to President Boko, commending her remarkable accomplishments and acknowledging her status as one of Africa’s great leaders.
The trio addressed the importance of Africa taking advantage of international trade agreements to boost its development through effective diplomatic strategies.
Additionally, they explored topics such as trade, investment opportunities, and the enhancement of diplomatic relations.
