Trump praises Remi Tinubu at US National Prayer Breakfast
At the 74th annual National Prayer Breakfast in Washington, D.C., United States President Donald Trump publicly praised Nigeria’s First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, describing her as a “very respected woman” in front of an international audience of political and faith leaders. Trump formally recognised her during his address to attendees on Thursday, acknowledging both her presence and her role as a Christian pastor at one of the largest churches in Nigeria. His remarks placed the Nigerian First Lady among distinguished global figures gathered for the breakfast, an annual event that brings together members of the U.S. Congress, religious leaders, policymakers, and dignitaries to discuss matters of moral and spiritual significance and to promote faith and unity. Trump said he and the audience were “honoured” to have her at the gathering, and he repeated that she is “a very respected person,” drawing polite applause from those present. The acknowledgment highlighted Mrs Tinubu’s dual identity as both a national leader and a religious figure, emphasising her influence beyond Nigerian borders at a moment when global conversations around faith and governance were underway. Her appearance at the event comes amid continued diplomatic engagement between Nigeria and the United States, especially following recent discussions in Washington about religious freedom and security concerns in Nigeria. Trump’s remarks have drawn attention across both international and Nigerian media, underlining the First Lady’s growing international profile.
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