United States’ President Donald Trump on Thursday recognised Nigeria’s First Lady, Senator Remi Tinubu, during his address at the National Prayer Breakfast in Washington, DC, commending her faith-based leadership and role in religious circles.
The yearly gathering, which draws members of the US Congress, faith leaders and guests from different countries, saw Trump acknowledge Tinubu’s presence while speaking on issues of faith 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. Thank you very much. Very respected person, too. Thank you,” Trump said as he looked into the crowd.
Mrs Tinubu is an ordained pastor in the Redeemed Christian Church of God, the ministry founded by Pastor Enoch Adeboye, one of the largest and most influential Pentecostal churches in Nigeria.
Trump’s comments come amid sustained global scrutiny of Nigeria’s security situation following recent claims by the US leader and some American lawmakers that Christians in the country are facing widespread attacks.
In October 2025, Trump listed Nigeria as a “country of particular concern” over alleged violence against Christians, a decision that drew strong reactions from the Nigerian government, which described the claims as inaccurate and potentially divisive.
The Federal Government has maintained that the nation’s security challenges stem from terrorism and criminality affecting people of all faiths, stressing that the constitution guarantees religious freedom for both Muslims and Christians.
The development also prompted a hearing on Nigeria’s security situation in the US Congress, followed by security cooperation between both countries and the establishment of the US–Nigeria Working Group.
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