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President Bola Tinubu and his Equatorial Guinean counterpart, Teodoro Mbasogo, in Malabo signed an agreement on the Gulf of Guinea Pipeline Project.
The partnership which among other things aimed at mutual development, the president said, “The agreement covered legislative and regulatory measures for the gas pipeline, establishment and operation, transit of natural gas, ownership of the gas pipeline, and general principles.”
This information was contained in a statement signed by Tinubu’s spokesman, Ajuri Ngelale, on Thursday.
The statement is titled ‘President Tinubu and President Mbasogo sign agreement on the gas pipeline for the Gulf of Guinea.’
In his remarks at the event, Tinubu, who is on a three-day official visit to Equatorial Guinea, said the signing of the agreement will open up new opportunities for gas exploration and employment.
He stated that the two leaders had discussed issues related to the creation of employment, food security, multilateral relations, and conflict resolution mechanisms on the continent during a private meeting that preceded the signing of the agreement.
“Concerning Africa, conflicts and conflict resolution were discussed. We discussed various areas of conflict and what we can do to promote peace.
“We talked about the promotion of peace and stability in our countries and growth and prosperity on our continent.
“In the same way that Europe and America have kept themselves and found a solution for their conflicts, we have to look at both inadequate capital, industrialization efforts, research and development programmes, and enlighten our people, navigate our way through problems.
“Instead of the crisis and conflicts that we see in the Republic of Congo, and others, we have to look inwards to solve problems ourselves,’’ the President said.
Tinubu also revealed that the discussion with President Mbasogo also covered challenges of security, the African Continental Free Trade Area, and food security.
“We are all going for it. Within Africa and the African Union, we have resolved that we will work together to make sure that the solution to many of our problems in Africa comes from within,’’ he concluded.
In his remarks, the President of Equatorial Guinea said bilateral relations with Nigeria over many years have been rewarding and emphasized the need to deepen cooperation across salient areas.
The Equatorial Guinea leader noted that the signing of the agreement was strategic for Africa’s development.
The Minister of Justice and Attorney General of the Federation, Chief Lateef Fagbemi, SAN; Minister of Defence, Muhammad Badaru Abubakar; Minister of Interior, Dr. Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo; Minister of State, Petroleum, Gas, Ekperikpe Ekpo, and Minister of Youth Development, Dr. Jamila Ibrahim-Bio were present at the signing of the agreement.
