The United Nations Economic Commission for Africa (ECA) has stressed the importance of the Morocco-Nigeria gas pipeline project, describing it as a major driver of energy security across Africa.
During an interactive dialogue held lately by the UN Second Committee (Economic-Financial Committee) in New York, ECA Executive Secretary, Claver Gatete said the project, estimated to cost around $25 billion to $27 billion, will connect 13 African countries and strengthen regional energy connectivity and support economic development.
The UN official made the remarks while responding to questions from delegates of Member States on regional infrastructure, development financing and economic integration.
Mr. Gatete said the Morocco-Nigeria energy project (renamed the African Atlantic Gas Pipeline (AAGP), will help address Africa’s persistent electricity shortages as it will provide energy to many other African countries.
The Nigeria-Morocco gas pipeline is ambitious strategic project launched by Rabat and Abuja in 2016 within the framework of South-South cooperation and “win-win” partnership.
The project is designed to transport Nigerian natural gas through West African countries to Morocco, with the potential to extend supplies to European markets.
This landmark project has been endorsed by ECOWAS. In July 2026, member states of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) signed a major Intergovernmental Agreement (IGA) during a regional summit in Freetown, Sierra Leone.
West African leaders welcomed the signing of the IGA and described the project as a transformative initiative for regional integration, energy security and economic development.