The Nigerian government has hired an American lobbying firm for $750,000 per month over six months to defend its international reputation in Washington, spending a total of $4.5 million.
The federal government’s contract with DCI Group AZ, LLC runs for six months and is valued at $4.5 million.
Under the agreement, DCI Group is mandated to brief the United States government on Nigeria’s efforts to protect both Christians and Muslims, while also sustaining American support for Nigeria’s campaign against terrorist groups operating in West Africa.
As Nigeria engages lobbyists in Washington, Biafran separatists and other interest groups are simultaneously working to persuade the US government that Christians face systematic persecution in the country.
Nigeria is spending significantly more than the Biafran separatists, who are investing about $66,000 in their own American lobbying campaign.
The separatists’ lobbyist is advocating sanctions against Nigeria and seeking US recognition of Biafran independence.
Their mandate includes briefing US government officials and private-sector stakeholders on what they describe as challenges facing the people of Biafra, while arguing that the region should be recognised as an independent state.
This lobbying battle intensified after US President Donald Trump designated Nigeria a Country of Particular Concern and, in November 2025, threat
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