The United States has expressed interest in potentially investing in the $25 billion Nigeria-Morocco gas pipeline project, according to recent statements by Nigerian Finance Minister Wale Edun.
The development emerged from high-level bilateral discussions during the Spring 2025 meetings of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and World Bank Group in Washington DC, as reported by Nigerian media outlet “The Cable.”
Edun confirmed he participated in discussions with US State Department representatives alongside Opayemi Cardoso, Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria, and the director of international economic relations. The meetings underscored America’s desire to maintain active dialogue with Nigeria on strategic issues of mutual interest.
“The principal areas of interest include investment in the Nigeria-Morocco gas pipeline project, given the country’s vast gas reserves,” the report stated.
The ambitious transcontinental pipeline aims to connect Nigeria to Morocco, across several West African countries to secure regional energy supplies. For both Nigeria and Morocco, American interest represents a promising development that could significantly advance the project.
US participation would not only help alleviate the financial burden of this massive infrastructure initiative but also enhance its credibility and attractiveness to other international investors. In a context where geopolitical and energy issues increasingly overlap, American involvement could prove crucial for realizing this landmark African project.
If realized, the pipeline would allow Nigeria to monetize its substantial gas reserves while providing Morocco and intervening West African nations with a secure energy supply source. It would also represent one of Africa’s largest cross-border infrastructure projects, potentially transforming the continent’s energy landscape.