US President Donald Trump on Thursday recognised Nigeria’s First Lady, Oluremi Tinubu, at the National Prayer Breakfast in Washington DC, describing her as a respected Christian leader.
US President Donald Trump has said that Oluremi Tinubu, the First Lady of Nigeria, attended the country’s annual National Prayer Breakfast held in Washington DC on Thursday. While acknowledging her presence at the event, Trump described Tinubu as a highly respected figure and a Christian pastor, drawing applause from attendees.
Recognising the first lady during his remarks, Trump said: “We are honoured to be joined by the First Lady of Nigeria (Remi Tinubu), who also happens to be a Christian pastor at the largest church in Nigeria, very respected woman…. it’s a great honour. Thank you very much.” Tinubu was ordained as a pastor of the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG), one of Nigeria’s largest Pentecostal denominations, in 2018.
The National Prayer Breakfast is an annual gathering that brings together political leaders and individuals of different beliefs to pray and reflect. Tinubu’s presence at the event comes amid heightened attention from the US government on the killings and alleged persecution of Christians in Nigeria, with Trump in October 2025 redesignating the country as a “country of particular concern” over claims of a Christian genocide.