By Prosper Mene
President Donald Trump publicly acknowledged and praised Nigeria’s First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, during his remarks at the 74th Annual National Prayer Breakfast held today at the Washington Hilton.
In a moment that drew applause from attendees, President Trump highlighted the Nigerian First Lady’s presence and commended her dual roles as a national leader and a faith figure. “Weโre 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 said, scanning the audience. “First Lady, please, where are you? Thank you very much. Itโs a great honour. Thank you very much. Very respected person, too.”
The recognition underscored Senator Tinubu’s prominence as an ordained assistant pastor with a significant pastoral background in one of Nigeria’s largest Pentecostal congregations, alongside her position as Nigeria’s First Lady. Reports indicate that President Trump invited her to stand or join him, emphasizing her influence in faith leadership amid the event’s focus on prayer, religious freedom, and interfaith dialogue.
The National Prayer Breakfast, an annual bipartisan gathering attended by U.S. lawmakers, religious leaders, and international guests, provided a platform for Trump’s broader remarks on faith in public life. The event comes as part of ongoing diplomatic engagements between the United States and Nigeria, highlighting shared values in religious liberty and Christian leadership.
Senator Tinubu’s attendance and the warm public recognition from President Trump have been widely celebrated in Nigerian media and on social platforms, with many viewing it as a boost to Nigeria’s international profile and a nod to the First Lady’s respected status both at home and abroad.
