Maroc-Nigeria: Intergovernmental Agreement Expected by End of 2026
Economy
The Moroccan and Nigerian governments have confirmed that an intergovernmental agreement on the Morocco-Nigeria gas pipeline project is expected to be signed by King Mohammed VI and Nigerian President Bola Tinubu by the end of 2026.
This marks a significant milestone in the implementation of this strategic energy project for West Africa.
Morocco and Nigeria have reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening their strategic partnership, particularly in the fields of energy, agriculture, and African economic integration.
The two countries have also discussed opportunities for cooperation in the production and distribution of fertilizers, recognizing the strategic importance of this sector for food security in Africa.
The Nigerian government has expressed its intention to host the second session of the Morocco-Nigeria Bilateral Mixed Commission.
This session is expected to relaunch the bilateral agreements signed in June 2018 during the visit of former President Muhammadu Buhari to Morocco.
The two parties have also emphasized the need to revive the Nigeria-Morocco Business Council as a key platform for promoting bilateral and continental economic cooperation, while taking advantage of the opportunities offered by the African Continental Free Trade Area and the double taxation convention between the two countries.
The Nigerian Foreign Minister has expressed her gratitude for the invitation extended by Moroccan Foreign Minister Nasser Bourita to visit Morocco at a mutually agreed date.
This visit is expected to further strengthen bilateral relations and advance the shared vision of a solid partnership between Morocco and Nigeria in service of African development.
The Morocco-Nigeria gas pipeline project, also known as the Atlantic Africa Gas Pipeline, is considered one of the most important energy projects on the continent.
The project is a partnership between the Moroccan National Office for Hydrocarbons and Mines (ONHYM) and the Nigerian National Petroleum Company (NNPC) Limited.
The two ministers have indicated that, following the completion of preliminary technical studies by the relevant agencies, an intergovernmental agreement should be signed by President Bola Tinubu and King Mohammed VI by the end of the fourth quarter of 2026.
Beyond energy cooperation, the two parties have also discussed opportunities for collaboration in the fields of agriculture and economic integration, recognizing the strategic importance of these sectors for African development.
The Morocco-Nigeria gas pipeline project is expected to play a key role in strengthening regional energy security and accelerating economic integration in West Africa.
The project is also expected to create new opportunities for economic cooperation between Morocco and Nigeria, including in the fields of agriculture and fertilizers.
The two countries have also discussed the possibility of reviving the Nigeria-Morocco Business Council as a key platform for promoting bilateral and continental economic cooperation.
The council is expected to play a key role in promoting trade and investment between Morocco and Nigeria, as well as between the two countries and other African nations.
The Morocco-Nigeria gas pipeline project is expected to be a major driver of economic growth and development in West Africa, creating new opportunities for trade, investment, and economic cooperation between Morocco and Nigeria, as well as between the two countries and other African nations.