The Federal Government has taken a bold step to amplify Nigeria's voice on the global economic stage by establishing the inaugural Nigeria House Davos. This sovereign platform will debut at the 56th Annual Meeting of the World Economic Forum (WEF) in Davos, Switzerland, from January 19 to 23, 2026.
A Strategic Platform for Global Engagement
In a statement released on Friday, January 9, 2026, by Abiodun Oladunjoye, the Director of Information and Public Relations at the Presidential Villa, the government outlined the strategic vision behind the initiative. Nigeria House Davos marks the country's first official National House on the prestigious Davos Promenade. Its core mission is to project Nigeria's narrative directly, highlighting its economic reforms, institutional capacity, investment readiness, and rich cultural identity to a congregation of world leaders and investors.
The establishment is a direct component of the administration's Renewed Hope Agenda, designed to strengthen inflows of Foreign Direct Investment (FDI), forge deeper strategic partnerships, and enhance Nigeria's positioning in the global economy. For decades, leading nations have used such Davos Houses as instruments of soft power and economic diplomacy; Nigeria is now formally joining this influential group.
Public-Private Partnership for Effective Execution
The initiative is being executed through a robust Public-Private Partnership (PPP) framework. Key government ministries, including the Federal Ministry of Industry, Trade and Investment, the Ministry of Finance, and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, are collaborating with the private sector to ensure credible and impactful representation.
Eviola & Co Integrated Services Ltd has been appointed as the lead coordinating and executing organisation. They are working in a consortium with Lex-Con Advisory Services Ltd and UFAM Services Nigeria Ltd, supported by international technical and delivery partners. This model combines public-sector leadership with private-sector expertise for professional execution.
The Five-Day Agenda: Focus on Key Sectors
Over its five-day programme, Nigeria House Davos will serve as a hub for high-level engagements. The planned activities include:
- Ministerial engagements and strategic bilateral discussions.
- High-level roundtables and policy dialogues.
- Focused investment meetings and cultural diplomacy events.
The thematic focus will span critical sectors of the Nigerian economy:
- Solid minerals and mining value chains.
- Trade infrastructure and agriculture.
- Climate investment, energy, and environmental sustainability.
- Digital trade and technology.
- The creative economy and cultural exports.
Issues of finance, legislation, investment security, and investor assurance will be cross-cutting themes integrated into all sessions.
The Presidency has called for unified and strategic participation from public institutions, the private sector, development finance institutions, and international partners. The goal is to ensure Nigeria's first appearance on the Davos Promenade is dignified, cohesive, and maximally impactful. According to the government, Nigeria House Davos ultimately reflects the nation's confidence, ambition, and readiness to engage the world with clarity and purpose.
