From Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye, Abuja
Vice President Yemi Osinbajo, left Abuja, Tuesday morning, for Davos, Switzerland, for this year’s World Economic Forum.
Osinbajo who is leading Nigeria’s delegation is accompanied by the Minister of Industry, Trade and Investment, Dr. Okey Enelamah, Minister for Agriculture and Rural Development, Chief Audu Ogbeh and Minister for Water Resources, Suleiman Adamu and the Special Adviser on Economic Matters to the President, Dr. Adeyemi Dipeolu.
The Senior Special Assistant on Media and Publicity to the Vice President, Laolu Akande, said in a statement that the Vice President would lead a discussion on Business in Nigeria, where some ministers in his delegation would also feature.
The Vice President will feature in a number of other discussions alongside world leaders including presidents and prime ministers.
Osinbajo will be discussing on the theme Building Africa with Rwandan President, Paul Kagame and the Prime Minister of Ethiopia Mr. Hailemariam Dessalegn, among others. The Vice President would also feature on a panel discussion on Terrorism.
Akande said while in Davos, the Vice President will hold meetings with some of the global companies and other leaders attending the forum.
The yearly forum which draws together governmental and business leaders around the world to discuss economic issues and review developments, is normally composed of such panel discussions, country/continent-specific themes and other subjects.
Osinbajo is expected back to the country on Friday.