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Is Nigerian Government Doing Enough to End Christian Genocide?

The Nigerian government has signed a $9 million lobbying contract with U.S.-based firm DCI Group to counter allegations of genocide against Christians and to sustain American support for Nigeria’s counter-terrorism efforts.

According to filings with the U.S. Department of Justice, the deal was facilitated by Kaduna-based law firm Aster Legal on behalf of the National Security Adviser, Nuhu Ribadu, and was executed on December 17, 2025. The agreement runs for an initial six months, with an automatic renewal unless terminated by either party.

Under the contract, DCI Group will help communicate Nigeria’s actions to protect Christian communities and reinforce U.S. backing in the fight against jihadist groups in West Africa. Nigeria has already paid $4.5 million as an upfront retainer, with total fees set at $750,000 per month.

The lobbying engagement comes amid heightened security and diplomatic tensions between Nigeria and the United States, including recent U.S. airstrikes against Islamic State–linked militants in Sokoto State.

Affected Christian communities across Nigeria say they remain deeply concerned that, despite growing U.S. attention and intervention, the federal government has yet to demonstrate the political will needed to halt religiously motivated killings.

In recent weeks, several Christian settlements have reportedly been attacked and ransacked, with a rising death toll that has heightened fears of continued impunity. Many community leaders and observers believe that elements within the political elite who allegedly sponsor or shield terrorist groups are more focused on resisting international pressure, particularly from the administration of U.S. President Donald Trump than on ending what they describe as an ongoing genocide. Meanwhile, negotiations with armed groups have continued, with reports of pardons and concessions granted to perpetrators, even as Christian victims remain without meaningful relief, protection, or rehabilitation from a federal government widely perceived as dominated by Fulani and Muslim interests.