Swedish Crown Princess Victoria Arrives Nigeria

Published on April 7, 2025

Swedish Crown Princess Victoria Désirée has arrived in Nigeria for a three-day official visit, meeting with Vice President Kashim Shettima at the Aso Rock Presidential Villa today, April 7, 2025.

According to PUNCH, Princess Victoria’s meeting with Kashim Shettima is part of her official three-day visit to Nigeria, aimed at bolstering diplomatic and economic relations between Sweden and Nigeria.

Princess Victoria was received by Deputy Chief of Staff to the President, Senator Ibrahim Hadejia, who escorted her to the Vice President’s office.

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The Crown Princess is also scheduled to meet with Minister of Foreign Affairs Yusuf Tuggar and the Governor of Lagos State to discuss ways to enhance bilateral cooperation.

A highlight of her visit is the commissioning of the Swedish Trade Office in Lagos, expected to boost trade relations between the two countries. This development is seen as a significant step towards strengthening economic ties between Sweden and Nigeria.

This meeting marks one of the rare high-profile visits from European royalty to Nigeria. Notably, Princess Victoria had previously received Vice President Shettima at the Royal Palace in Stockholm during his official visit to Sweden last October.

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