Vice President Kashim Shettima has arrived in Sweden for a two-day official visit focused on enhancing trade and strengthening bilateral relations between the two countries, according to his spokesman.
In a statement released late Wednesday, Stanley Nkwocha announced that the Vice President arrived in Sweden accompanied by Plateau State Governor Caleb Mutfwang, Foreign Affairs Minister Yusuf Tuggar, Communications and Digital Economy Minister Bosun Tijani, as well as several heads of government agencies and parastatals.
Nkwocha said the visit, which was at the behest of President Bola 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 highlighted that the Vice President will focus on enhancing collaboration between Nigeria and Sweden in key areas such as ICT, digitalization, education, sustainable transport, agriculture, and mining.
The statement concluded by noting that the Vice President is scheduled to return to the country on Saturday.