A US-based policy advisory and lobbying firm, Von Batten-Montague-York, has said the US-Nigeria anti-terror partnership does not amount to open-ended American support for Nigeria.
The firm made the statement in a post on its verified X account on Tuesday.
It also praised US President Donald Trump’s administration for approving the sale of weapons to Nigeria to help the country tackle insecurity.
According to the firm, the weapons deal shows Washington’s continued interest in supporting Nigeria’s counter-terrorism efforts.
“This is a good development and points to the Trump administration’s strong desire to counter terrorism in Nigeria,” the firm said.
However, Von Batten-Montague-York said the US-Nigeria anti-terror partnership should not be interpreted as an unlimited commitment from Washington.
The statement comes as Nigeria and the United States continue to discuss security cooperation.
In August, US and Nigerian officials held talks under the Nigeria-US Joint Working Group. The discussions covered counter-terrorism, security cooperation, protection of vulnerable communities and efforts to strengthen security institutions.
The US has also highlighted Nigeria’s counter-terrorism operations, including prosecutions involving Boko Haram and Islamic State West Africa Province suspects, as well as efforts to expand judicial capacity and police recruitment.
Meanwhile, the latest comments by Von Batten-Montague-York focus specifically on military support and weapons sales.
The firm’s statement does not represent an official US government announcement. It is the position of the private policy and lobbying firm.
Von Batten-Montague-York has previously commented publicly on US-Nigeria relations and security issues.
The firm is also registered in the United States to provide government affairs and strategic advisory services. US Foreign Agents Registration Act records show that it entered into a government affairs and strategic advisory agreement with former Nigerian Vice-President Atiku Abubakar in February 2026.
The latest statement therefore adds to the ongoing public discussion about the US-Nigeria anti-terror partnership and the extent of Washington’s security cooperation with Abuja.
For Nigeria, the weapons sales could support ongoing military operations against armed groups. However, the effectiveness of such support will also depend on how the equipment is deployed and integrated into wider security operations.
