West Africa signs off $25bn mega gas-pipeline plan
A 6,000km pipeline running along the Atlantic coast of 14 countries is to be built starting in 2028.
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Notable Quotes
"Don't be surprised when the gas comes your way."
— Julius Maada Bio , Politician
"That practice must end, because it is a complete devaluation of the resource that is so fortunately endowed in places like Nigeria and other countries."
— Charles Majomi , Academic
"It is a symbol of what Africa can achieve when countries collaborate and work together."
— Prof Ganiyat Adejoke Adesina-Uthman , Academic
Key People
Charles Majomi is an energy expert and former Nigerian government advisor.
Julius Maada Bio is the current president of Sierra Leone, elected in 2018.
Prof Ganiyat Adejoke Adesina-Uthman is a professor at the National Open University of Nigeria.
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A 6,000km pipeline running along the Atlantic coast of 14 countries is to be built starting in 2028.
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