According to Nigeria's Minister of Finance and Economy, Wale Edun, the United States has expressed potential interest in investing in the ambitious Nigeria-Morocco Gas Pipeline project.
During the 2025 IMF-World Bank Spring Meetings in Washington, D.C., Edun revealed that the Trump administration indicated a willingness to explore investments in Nigeria’s burgeoning natural gas sector, specifically citing the Nigeria-Morocco pipeline as a key area of focus.
The discussions emphasized strengthening U.S.-Nigeria economic ties, with reforms initiated by President Bola Tinubu’s administration cited as a major confidence booster for foreign investors.
Unlike the Nigeria-Niger-Algeria pipeline, which has faced setbacks due to instability and diplomatic tensions, the Nigeria-Morocco project enjoys strong governmental support and is progressing steadily. Amina Benkhadra, Director General of Morocco’s ONHYM, also underscored the project's strategic significance at the recent Powering Africa Summit in Washington.
Originally launched in 2016 following a visit by King Mohammed VI to Nigeria, the pipeline would connect Nigeria with Morocco and 11 West African nations, eventually supplying gas to Europe. If completed, it would become the world’s longest offshore gas pipeline, enhancing regional energy security and trade.