U.S. President Donald Trump acknowledged Nigeria’s First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, during his address at the National Prayer Breakfast in Washington, D.C. on Thursday, highlighting her as a “very respected woman” for her role in the country’s religious community.
The annual event brings together members of the U.S. Congress, international guests, and religious leaders to discuss matters of faith. While speaking on global religious freedom, Trump singled out Tinubu from the audience.
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“We’re honoured to be joined today by the First Lady of Nigeria, who also happens to serve as a Christian pastor at the largest church in Nigeria. A very respected woman,” Trump stated. “First Lady, please, where are you? Thank you very much. It’s a great honour. Very respected person, too. Thank you.”
Mrs. Tinubu is an ordained pastor in the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG), one of Nigeria’s largest and most influential Pentecostal denominations, founded by Pastor Enoch Adeboye.
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Trump’s recognition of the First Lady comes against a backdrop of ongoing international focus on Nigeria’s security challenges. The former president and some U.S. lawmakers have previously raised concerns about violence against Christians in the country.
In a move that drew criticism from the Nigerian government, Trump’s administration designated Nigeria as a “country of particular concern” in October 2020 over these alleged attacks. The Nigerian government rejected the designation, arguing it was inaccurate and detrimental to national unity.
“We are honoured to be joined today by the First Lady of Nigeria [Remi Tinubu] who also happens to serve as a Christian pastor at the largest church in Nigeria, very respected woman.”
– President Trump acknowledges Remi Tinubu at the NiUS National Prayer Breakfast in Washington pic.twitter.com/NTUgpQj0DB
— Pulse Nigeria (@PulseNigeria247) February 6, 2026
Officials in Nigeria have consistently maintained that the nation’s security issues are rooted in terrorism and crime that affect citizens of all faiths, not targeted religious persecution. They emphasize that the constitution guarantees religious freedom for both Christians and Muslims.
The diplomatic tensions surrounding the issue previously led to a U.S. congressional hearing on Nigeria’s security situation and later resulted in the formation of the U.S.-Nigeria Working Group to enhance security collaboration between the two nations.
