- Trump praises Remi Tinubu at the US National Prayer Breakfast
- Nigeria’s First Lady attends Washington event
- Remi Tinubu recognised as RCCG pastor
- US–Nigeria ties linked to religious freedom talks
Former United States President Donald Trump has publicly praised Nigeria’s First Lady, Oluremi Tinubu, during the US National Prayer Breakfast in Washington DC, describing her as a respected Christian leader and pastor at one of Nigeria’s largest churches.
Speaking at the annual prayer event on Thursday, Trump acknowledged Remi Tinubu’s presence, drawing attention to her religious leadership and influence in Nigeria.
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“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. A very respected woman. It’s a great honour. Thank you very much,” Trump said in a video from the event.
The US National Prayer Breakfast is a long-standing annual gathering that brings together political leaders, faith figures, and policymakers from different backgrounds to pray and discuss national and global issues.
Oluremi Tinubu was ordained as a pastor of the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG) in 2018. RCCG is one of the largest Pentecostal churches in Nigeria, with millions of members across the world.
Her attendance at the Washington event comes at a time when Nigeria remains under close scrutiny by the US government over allegations of killings and persecution of Christians.
In October 2025, Trump redesignated Nigeria as a “country of particular concern”, citing claims of widespread attacks against Christian communities.
Barely a month later, the former US president directed the United States Department of War to prepare for possible military action against Islamic terrorist groups operating in Nigeria.
On December 25, 2025, the US carried out air strikes against ISIS targets in Sokoto State, located in north-western Nigeria.
Following the military action, both governments set up a joint working group focused on counter-terrorism efforts and religious freedom in Nigeria, signalling renewed diplomatic engagement between Washington and Abuja.