Progress on the Nigeria-Morocco Gas Pipeline Project
On May 8, 2026, Moroccan Foreign Minister Nasser Bourita engaged in a telephone conversation with Nigerian Foreign Minister Bianca Odumegwu-Ojukwu. This communication, as reported by the Moroccan Ministry of Foreign Affairs, centered around the advancement of the Atlantic African Gas Pipeline project, an initiative championed by King Mohammed VI and President Bola Tinubu. During their discussions, both leaders also touched upon bilateral cooperation in the realm of food security. This exchange took place shortly after a meeting in Washington, which involved Amina Benkhadra, the Director General of the National Office of Hydrocarbons and Mines, and Tommy Joyce, focusing on the same project.
Historical Context and Future Prospects
The Nigeria-Morocco gas pipeline was officially announced in December 2016 following King Mohammed VI's visit to Nigeria and his discussions with former President Muhammadu Buhari. The project aims to transport Nigerian gas along the Atlantic coast of West Africa into Morocco, with an intended connection to the European market. This ambitious endeavor is spearheaded by the National Office of Hydrocarbons and Mines (ONHYM) alongside the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited, and it is designed to traverse several West African nations while supplying energy infrastructure within the region.
The recent meeting in Washington underscores the ongoing technical discussions that are proceeding in tandem with diplomatic consultations. Moroccan and Nigerian authorities continue to collaborate on this energy project, which both nations view as a pivotal mechanism for economic cooperation and ensuring a stable gas supply. The phone call on May 8 further confirms that this matter is being monitored at the highest levels of political leadership, as preparatory work and dialogues with international partners continue.
As reported by lanouvelletribune.info.
