The 'His Majesty King Mohammed VI' power plant, a generous gift from the Kingdom of Morocco to the Republic of Niger, was inaugurated on Thursday, December 12, 2024, in Niamey.

This initiative carried out under the High Instructions of King Mohammed VI, underscores Morocco’s commitment to strengthening bilateral ties and supporting Niger’s energy development.

The inauguration ceremony, held in the Gamkaley industrial area of Niamey, was conducted under the High Patronage of Brigadier General Abdourrahmane Tiani, President of the National Council for the Safeguard of the Homeland (CNSP).

It was presided over by Niger’s Prime Minister and Minister of Economy and Finance, Ali Mahamane Lamine Zeine, and attended by a prominent Moroccan delegation. Key figures included Mohamed Methqal, Director-General of the Moroccan Agency for International Cooperation (AMCI); Tarik Hamane, Director-General of the National Office of Electricity and Potable Water (ONEE); and Morocco’s ambassador to Niger, Allal El Achab.

The power plant, boasting cutting-edge technology and an electricity production capacity of 22.5 MVA (20 MW), aims to bolster Niger’s energy sovereignty and improve electricity access for its population.

The facility was constructed as part of Morocco’s solidarity-driven efforts to address Niger’s pressing energy needs, reflecting a commitment to fostering shared prosperity between the two nations.

This initiative represents Morocco’s broader vision of active solidarity, championed by His Majesty King Mohammed VI, in advancing sustainable development across Africa.

It also complements other key projects initiated by Morocco, such as the Royal Initiative to enhance Sahel countries’ access to the Atlantic Ocean, which seeks to foster regional stability and growth.

The swift completion of the project was coordinated by the AMCI and executed by a joint team comprising experts from Morocco’s ONEE and Niger’s Electricity Company (NIGELEC).

The collaboration underscores the strength of the fraternal ties between the two countries.

The ceremony was attended by members of Niger’s transitional government, the CNSP, the diplomatic corps, representatives of international organisations, civil society, and Nigerien religious institutions, alongside members of the Moroccan community in Niger.

This collective presence highlighted the significance of the power plant as a symbol of cooperation and unity in addressing shared challenges.