Trump Acknowledges Nigeria’s First Lady, Remi Tinubu, at US National Prayer Breakfast

• US President Donald Trump acknowledged Nigeria’s First Lady, Senator Remi Tinubu, at the National Prayer Breakfast in Washington.

US President Donald Trump on Thursday publicly acknowledged Nigeria’s First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, during the National Prayer Breakfast held in Washington, DC, drawing attention to her faith leadership and role in Christian ministry.

The annual gathering, which brought together members of the US Congress, religious leaders and international guests, saw Trump single out Mrs Tinubu from the audience while speaking on faith, leadership and global religious freedom.

“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. First Lady, please, where are you? Thank you very much. It’s a great honour,” Trump said.

Mrs Tinubu is an ordained pastor of the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG), one of Nigeria’s largest and most influential Pentecostal churches, with millions of members across the country and abroad.

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Trump’s remarks came against the backdrop of heightened international attention on Nigeria’s security situation, particularly following recent assertions by him and some US lawmakers that Christians face targeted violence in the country.

In late 2025, the US administration designated Nigeria as a “Country of Particular Concern” over alleged religious persecution, a decision that drew sharp criticism from the Nigerian government.

The Federal Government rejected the designation, insisting that Nigeria’s security challenges stem from terrorism and criminality affecting citizens across religious lines, and reaffirmed that the constitution guarantees freedom of religion for both Christians and Muslims.