By Bolaji Ogundele, Abuja
President Muhammadu Buhari, on Sunday, discussed plans for the execution of the Nigeria-Morocco Gas Pipeline project with the King of Morocco, King Mohammed VI.
The conversation between the two leaders, which was held on the telephone, centered around the strategic development of both countries.
According to a statement issued by the Senior Special Assistant to the President on Media and Publicity, Mallam Garba Shehu, besides discussions around the Nigeria-Morocco Gas Pipeline project, the two leaders also spoke on plans for Morocco to build a fertilizer production plant in Nigeria.
They, however, agreed on the need to get the gas pipeline project and the fertilizer plant started soon enough, even as they both hailed the existing bilateral relations between each other.
“President Muhammadu Buhari and Moroccan leader, King Mohammed V1 on Sunday had a telephone conversation to discuss joint efforts towards realization of strategic development projects that include Nigeria-Morocco Gas Pipeline and a fertilizer production plant.
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“The Heads of State welcomed the positive and dynamic bilateral relations in all fields between the two nations since the King’s visit to Nigeria in December 2016, and President Buhari’s visit to Morocco in June 2018.
“President Buhari and King Mohammed expressed determination to carry out, as soon as possible, the Nigeria-Morocco Gas Pipeline and construction of a fertilizer production plant in Nigeria.
“President Buhari, who spoke with His Majesty, the King of Morocco, from his country home in Daura, thanked the leader for support in the fight against terrorism and violent extremism.
“He also expressed appreciation for the Kingdom’s support in education through scholarships and training,” the statement said.
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