Nigeria, Morocco sign deal to build regional gas pipeline

Nigeria and Morocco have signed a fresh agreement to construct a regional gas pipeline connecting the two countries.

The latest seal is one of the several agreements signed in the last two days by the two nations.

The foreign affairs ministers of the two countries say the gas pipeline agreement will accelerate electricity development in the African region, amongst other benefits.

Government representatives say creating industrial clusters in the region with a view to developing agriculture in addition to establishing multiple industrial opportunities between both countries are parts of the strategic vision of the two leaders.