Nigeria and Equatorial Guinea have signed a joint communiqué, moving closer to implementing the Gulf of Guinea Gas Pipeline (GOGGP) project treaty, which aims to bolster regional energy cooperation and economic development.

The agreement, announced on Wednesday, June 18, 2025, was signed by Ekperikpe Ekpo, Nigeria's minister of state for petroleum resources (gas), and Antonio Ondo, Equatorial Guinea’s minister of hydrocarbons and mining development. It follows an initial accord struck in August 2024 between Nigerian President Bola Tinubu and Equatorial Guinean President Teodoro Mbasogo.

"This marks a critical milestone in our shared pursuit of regional energy cooperation, economic development, and industrial growth," Ekpo said in a statement reported by The Cable. He emphasized Nigeria's firm commitment to the GOGGP treaty, calling it "more than just a treaty; it is a shared economic vision between two friendly nations."

To ensure the project's effective delivery, both nations have agreed to establish a Joint Steering Committee and a Sub-Committee on Gas Supply, consisting of representatives from both countries, alongside the project developer, Gas Invest Limited/Amitee Global.

Their mandate includes overseeing the incorporation of holding and pipeline companies, securing gas supply, and finalizing the international project agreement. The roadmap also entails the ratification and deposit of institutional documents with the United Nations, as well as the inauguration of inter-agency committees as outlined in the treaty.

Ekpo underscored the importance of executing the work with transparency and mutual respect, adhering to constitutional processes. He affirmed Nigeria's readiness to collaborate fully, stating the project is not merely a political agreement but a "national obligation that holds promise for generations to come."