Kashim Shettima Arrives Sweden For Two Days Visit

Vice President Kashim Shettima has arrived in Sweden for a two-day official visit focused on strengthening trade ties and enhancing bilateral relations between the two countries, according to his spokesperson.

In a statement released late Wednesday, Stanley Nkwocha announced that the Vice President arrived in the European nation, accompanied by Plateau State Governor Caleb Mutfwang, Minister of Foreign Affairs Yusuf Tuggar, Minister of Communications and Digital Economy Bosun Tijani, along with several heads of government agencies and parastatals.

Nkwocha said the visit, which was at the behest of President Tinubu, would see the Vice President engage in high-level talks with key government officials. He is also slated to meet with Crown Princess Victoria of Sweden and the Swedish Prime Minister.

He said targeted areas of strengthened collaboration between Nigeria and Sweden that will be pursued by the Vice President include ICT, digitalization, education, sustainable transport, agriculture, and mining.

The Vice President will return to the country on Saturday, the statement concluded.