The Federal Government of Nigeria and the Kingdom of Morocco have reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening bilateral relations and expanding cooperation in key sectors including energy, trade, and agriculture.
This was disclosed following a telephone conversation held on Friday between Nigeria’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Bianca Odumegwu-Ojukwu, and Morocco’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, African Cooperation and Moroccan Expatriates, Nasser Bourita.
According to a statement issued by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Abuja, both ministers described the discussions as warm and productive, while reaffirming the longstanding friendship between both countries and their shared resolve to deepen cooperation in areas of strategic mutual interest.
A major highlight of the discussions was the Nigeria-Morocco Gas Pipeline (NMGP), also known as the African Atlantic Gas Pipeline (AAGP), a major infrastructure initiative expected to enhance regional energy security and economic integration across West Africa.
The ministers noted that the project is being driven through a partnership between Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited and National Office of Hydrocarbons and Mines. They added that following the completion of preliminary technical studies, an Intergovernmental Agreement is expected to be signed by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and Mohammed VI in the last quarter of 2026.
Beyond energy, both countries also explored opportunities for collaboration in fertiliser production and distribution as part of efforts to strengthen food security across Africa.
On the diplomatic and economic front, Nigeria indicated its readiness to consider hosting the second session of the Nigeria-Morocco Bilateral Joint Commission aimed at revitalising agreements signed during former President Muhammadu Buhari’s visit to Morocco in June 2018.
The ministers further stressed the importance of reviving the Nigeria-Morocco Business Council to boost bilateral and continental trade, while leveraging opportunities under the African Continental Free Trade Area and the double taxation avoidance treaty between both nations.
The Nigerian Foreign Affairs Minister also expressed appreciation for the invitation extended by the Moroccan government for an official visit to Morocco, noting that the proposed trip would further consolidate the growing partnership between the two African nations.
