Gambia's Minister of Foreign Affairs, Dr. Mamadou Tangara, praised the Nigeria-Morocco gas pipeline project as a 'laudable' initiative by King Mohammed VI, during a speech on Sunday, July 19, 2026, in Lungi, Sierra Leone. The statement was made at the opening of a regional summit on the project, which aims to connect Nigeria's gas reserves to Morocco and then to Europe, passing through several West African countries.
The Nigeria-Morocco Gas Pipeline (NMGP) is a major infrastructure project that has been under discussion for several years. It is designed to transport natural gas from Nigeria to Morocco, with potential extensions to Europe. The project is expected to benefit countries along the route by providing access to affordable energy and fostering economic integration.
According to the Gambian minister, the project aligns with the vision of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) for regional energy security and development. He highlighted that the initiative could help reduce energy poverty and support industrialization in the region.
The summit in Lungi brought together ministers and officials from several West African countries to discuss the progress and next steps for the pipeline. The project is seen as a strategic move to enhance energy cooperation and reduce dependence on external energy sources.
As of July 2026, the pipeline remains in the planning and feasibility study phase, with no confirmed construction timeline. The project is supported by the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) and the Office National des Hydrocarbures et des Mines (ONHYM) of Morocco.
