Morocco-Nigeria Relations Strengthened as Morocco Celebrates 24th Anniversary of King Mohammed VI's Accession to the Throne

Abuja - The Moroccan embassy in Nigeria hosted a reception in Abuja on Sunday evening to celebrate the 24th anniversary of King Mohammed VI's accession to the throne. The event was attended by several dignitaries, including Folashade Tinubu-Ojo, the daughter of the Nigerian president, the Emir of Kano - Aminu Ado Bayero, Nigerian authorities, senators, members of the diplomatic corps, businessmen, and members of the Moroccan community in Nigeria.

The reception provided an opportunity for the attendees to extend their sincere congratulations to the Moroccan ambassador, Moha Ou Ali Tagma, for the national celebration. They also expressed their admiration for the remarkable achievements of Morocco under the enlightened leadership of King Mohammed VI.

During the reception, a promotional video showcased the developmental progress and achievements made by Morocco in various sectors.

In his address, Ambassador Tagma conveyed his congratulations to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on his election as the head of Nigeria and wished him success in his noble mission. He also expressed his desire for more prosperity and progress for the Nigerian people.

Tagma emphasized, "Every year, on the occasion of the Throne Day, the Moroccan people, through their representatives and institutions, renew their allegiance to His Majesty the King, which has bound the Moroccan people and their kings since the establishment of the State of Morocco in 789 AD."

As an African nation, Morocco is committed to ensuring Africa's rightful place in the international community. Tagma highlighted Morocco's efforts towards South-South cooperation, contributing to Africa's prosperity.

"In this context, Morocco and Nigeria share strong historical relations, built on centuries-old human and cultural ties," noted Tagma, stressing, "The city of Fes in Morocco and the kingdoms of Borno, Kano, and Sokoto have had very close relations for centuries."

He further affirmed, "Based on this foundation, a prosperous relationship between Morocco and Nigeria has been built and is already on the path to an excellent partnership." Tagma mentioned the Nigeria-Morocco-ECOWAS gas pipeline project, which is now a mature project about to be launched.

"This project, which will be one of the world's largest undertakings, will shape the future of West Africa and contribute to the region's economic development," he highlighted.

In the agricultural sector, Tagma observed that the investment made by the Moroccan phosphates office (OCP), the world's largest exporter of fertilizers, in Nigeria, heralds a prosperous future for Nigerian agriculture.

The Moroccan group has already built three fertilizer production plants in Kaduna, Ogun, and Sokoto, and has contributed to the renovation of over 50 fertilizer blending plants throughout the country.

Tagma also disclosed OCP's plans to build a large-scale fertilizer production complex in Akwa Ibom State, which will enable Nigeria to achieve self-sufficiency in fertilizer production to meet the needs of its agriculture. The investment is estimated at $1.3 billion.

Regarding the bonds between Morocco and Nigeria, Tagma emphasized that "the relations between the two countries are also based on human exchanges," adding that Morocco has become one of the preferred destinations for many Nigerians.

"Fes, the cradle of the Tijaniyya, Marrakech and its splendors, Tangier at the crossroads of the Mediterranean and the Atlantic Ocean, and the legendary Casablanca have become familiar places for Nigerians," he continued, asserting that "this promising partnership has a bright future."

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