$9 Million Image Fix? Tinubu Government Under Fire Over Costly US Lobbying Deal

Описание: Nigeria’s foreign image is under intense scrutiny following revelations of a $9 million lobbying contract signed by the Federal Government to manage the country’s reputation in the United States. The deal, reportedly worth over ₦13 billion, has sparked outrage from opposition parties, analysts, and civil society groups who describe it as a symbol of diplomatic failure and misplaced priorities.

With Nigeria facing worsening insecurity, economic hardship, and allegations of targeted killings, critics argue that hiring foreign lobbyists is an attempt to polish the government’s image abroad while domestic challenges remain unresolved. Questions have also been raised about why the country resorted to expensive lobbyists after failing to appoint ambassadors to key foreign missions for over a year.

Opposition parties insist that diplomacy cannot be outsourced and that no amount of lobbying can substitute for real reforms, improved security, and effective governance at home. Supporters of the move, however, argue it is a short-term damage control effort amid growing international pressure.

In this video, we break down the details of the contract, the reactions it has triggered, and what it says about Nigeria’s foreign policy direction under President Bola Tinubu.

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