Atiku hires US lobbying firm for $1.2m to boost reputation

Former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar has engaged the Washington-based lobbying firm Von Batten-Montague-York, L.C., to enhance his reputation in the United States. The $1.2 million contract over 12 months aims to shape perceptions of Atiku within US policy circles and counter narratives linked to the Nigerian government. The firm will facilitate meetings between Atiku and US government officials while providing advisory services on engagement strategy.