Vice President Kashim Shettima joined global leaders at the 2025 World Economic Forum (WEF) in Davos, Switzerland, to advocate for the full implementation of the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA).

It means that we are in a polarized, fragmented world where we see less cooperation than in the past, and more competition. There is more focus on national interest. That is a challenge, as many of the biggest problems we face need global solutions.

World Economic Forum President Børge Brende said while some tariffs may be introduced by the US administration, Donald Trump's ultimate goal will likely be to negotiate favourable deals.

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VP Shettima has emphasised Africa's potential to achieve a $29 trillion economy through the full implementation of AfCFTA.

With a bold vision to boost Africa’s economy to $29 trillion by 2050, Nigeria reaffirmed its leadership in driving digital trade and leveraging the continent’s demographic advantages.

Vice President Kashim Shettima has joined other world leaders to push for the full implementation of the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) with a target to boost Africa’s economy to $29 trillion by 2050.

With a bold vision to boost Africa’s economy to $29 trillion by 2050, Nigeria reaffirmed its leadership in driving digital trade and leveraging the continent’s demographic advantages.

Klaus Schwab, World Economic Forum Founder and Chairman of the Board of Trustees, underscored the critical role of cooperation in navigating the transition from the Industrial Age to the era of Artificial Intelligence.