U.S. Firm Clarifies Anti-Terror Support for Nigeria

Von Batten-Montague-York, a U.S.-based policy advisory and lobbying firm, declared that the United States' anti-terror partnership with Nigeria is not open-ended support. In a post on its verified X handle, the firm commended President Donald Trump for facilitating the sale of necessary weapons to Nigeria to combat insecurity.

The firm noted that this development reflects the Trump administration's commitment to countering terrorism in Nigeria. However, it emphasized that shared interests in fighting terrorism do not equate to unconditional support for the Nigerian government.

The firm specifically condemned Nigerian President Bola Tinubu's alleged involvement in heroin trafficking from Nigeria to the United States during the 1980s and 1990s, stating that the U.S. will not condone such actions. The firm concluded by drawing parallels to Venezuela, indicating that U.S. interests can align until they diverge.