Buhari and Moroccan leader to execute gas pipeline, fertilizer plant

The Nigerian President, Muhammadu Buhari, and Moroccan leader, King Mohammed VI, have shown their determination to begin the Nigeria-Morocco gas pipeline and fertilizer plant in Nigeria “as soon as possible.”

Garba Shehu who is the Senior Special Assistant to the President on Media and Publicity released a statement on Monday titled “President Buhari, Moroccan King discuss strategic development projects.”

Shehu mentioned that the President spoke with King Mohammed on phone. The call was made from his home town, Daura, Katsina State. The President went there four days ago since Friday.

In his phone conversation, the President thanked the Moroccan leader for his support and fight against terrorism and violent zealotry in Nigeria.

The statement read, “President Muhammadu Buhari and Moroccan leader, King Mohammed V1, on Sunday had a telephone conversation to discuss joint efforts towards realisation of strategic development projects that include Nigeria-Morocco Gas Pipeline and a fertilizer production plant.

“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.”

In the statement, President Buhari thanked the Moroccan leader for his assistance in the education sector through scholarships and training.