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<p>The Federal Government of Nigeria has entered into a $9 million contract with a Washington-based lobbying firm, DCI Group, to influence the U.S. government’s perception of Nigeria’s efforts to protect its Christian communities.</p>
<p>The agreement, signed since last year is facilitated by the Kaduna-based law firm Aster Legal on behalf of Nigeria’s National Security Adviser (NSA), Nuhu Ribadu. Documents filed with the U.S. Department of Justice, first reported by TheCable, outline the contract&#8217;s scope and financial terms.</p>
<p>Under the deal, DCI Group is tasked with assisting the Nigerian government in “communicating its actions to protect Nigerian Christian communities and maintaining U.S. support in countering West African jihadist groups and other destabilizing elements.”</p>
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<p>The contract stipulates a monthly fee of $750,000, totaling $9 million over a 12-month period. It commenced with an initial six-month term ending June 30, 2026, and includes a clause for automatic renewal for another six months. Records show Nigeria made an upfront payment of $4.5 million on December 12, 2025, covering the first half of the contract. A second installment is due upon completion of the initial term.</p>
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<p>The agreement allows either party to terminate “for any reason without penalty” by providing 60 days&#8217; written notice.</p>
<p>This lobbying initiative follows heightened diplomatic tensions between Abuja and Washington over allegations of religious persecution.</p>
<p>In October 2025, U.S. President Donald Trump redesignated Nigeria as a “country of particular concern,” citing violence against Christians. Nigerian officials have consistently refuted these claims, attributing the nation’s violence to terrorism, banditry, and communal conflicts rather than religious targeting.</p>
<p>Pressure escalated in November when Trump suggested the U.S. might intervene more directly, warning of potential military action to protect Christians. The situation intensified on Christmas Day, when the U.S. military conducted airstrikes against terrorist targets in Sokoto State’s Bauni Forest a move signaling deeper U.S. involvement in Nigeria’s counterterrorism operations.</p>
<p>In response to the U.S. designation, the Nigerian government had previously committed to engaging Washington “through diplomatic and legal channels” to address what it describes as misconceptions regarding the safety of Christian communities.</p>
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