U.S. President Donald Trump has praised Nigeria’s First Lady Oluremi Tinubu during the National Prayer Breakfast held in Washington, D.C., on Thursday.
President Trump made the remark while addressing participants at the event, which was attended by political and civic leaders from different countries.
“We are 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. Thank you very much, it’s a great honour,” Trump said.
The National Prayer Breakfast is an annual event held in February, bringing together members of the U.S. Congress, religious leaders and international guests for prayers and discussions on leadership and governance.
Oluremi Tinubu is an ordained pastor of the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG).
She was ordained in 2018.
RCCG is one of Nigeria’s largest Pentecostal churches.
Her attendance at the event comes amid ongoing engagement between the United States and Nigeria on security and religious freedom issues.
On December 25, 2025, the U.S. government carried out air strikes against ISIS targets in Sokoto State, north-west Nigeria.
Following this, the U.S. and Nigerian governments formed a joint working group focused on counter-terrorism and religious freedom.
