Swedish Crown Princess Received In Aso Rock By Shettima ( Photos) – Sixt-Media Lane
Vice President Kashim Shettima on Monday, April 7, received Her Royal Highness Crown Princess Victoria Désirée of Sweden at the Presidential Villa in Abuja, as part of her three-day official visit to Nigeria aimed at strengthening diplomatic and economic relations between both countries.
The Crown Princess, who arrived at the State House, was welcomed by the Deputy Chief of Staff to the President, Senator Ibrahim Hadejia, and later held a closed-door meeting with the Vice President.
Shettima described her visit as a significant step toward fostering deeper institutional relations and promoting cultural exchange between Nigeria and Sweden.
This marks Crown Princess Victoria’s return engagement with Shettima, following his visit to the Royal Palace in Stockholm in October 2024. Her trip, scheduled from April 7 to April 9, underscores Sweden’s commitment to enhancing cooperation in key sectors including trade, green energy, technology, and structured migration.
Also on Monday, the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Yusuf Tuggar, hosted the Crown Princess after she met with Shettima at his office in Abuja. In his remarks, Tuggar noted that 2025 marks the 56th year of diplomatic relations between Nigeria and Sweden.
The minister disclosed that the discussions focused on strengthening collaboration in emerging areas such as renewable energy, innovation, and sustainable development. Swedish Minister for Infrastructure and Housing, Andreas Carlson, was also present at the meeting.
As part of her engagements, Princess Victoria was taken on a guided tour of the Atrium Art Gallery located within the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. She also announced the opening of Sweden’s largest innovation hub in Africa, located in Lagos, which is expected to further boost economic and trade relations between the two countries. A key highlight of her visit is the commissioning of the new Swedish Trade Office in Lagos.
Her trip follows a trend of high-profile royal visits to Nigeria in recent years. In May 2024, Prince Harry and Meghan Markle, the Duke and Duchess of Sussex, visited Nigeria to promote the Invictus Games, while in November 2018, King Charles III (then Prince of Wales) and Queen Camilla visited Nigeria during a broader West African tour focused on peacebuilding, environmental issues, and youth entrepreneurship.
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