The Senator representing Edo North, Adams Oshiomhole, has described the public recognition of Nigeria’s First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, by United States President Donald Trump as a diplomatic boost for Nigeria and a source of national pride.
Oshiomhole spoke on Friday after a meeting with President Bola Ahmed Tinubu at the State House, Abuja, saying the gesture reflected Nigeria’s growing presence and relevance on the global stage.
According to the senator, President Trump’s public praise of the First Lady as a “respectable and responsible woman” transcended personal admiration and carried broader symbolic significance for Nigeria’s international image and diplomatic relations.
He said the development also sent a strong message of unity and religious tolerance, noting that President Tinubu is a Muslim while the First Lady is a Christian.
“This moment demonstrates that religious diversity within leadership can coexist harmoniously and serve as a strength rather than a source of division,” Oshiomhole said.
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He urged Nigerians to take inspiration from the event by promoting unity, patriotism and collective progress, stressing that national cohesion remains essential to addressing the country’s challenges.
Oshiomhole further described the recognition as a morale booster for the country, encouraging citizens to project confidence in Nigeria and work together to ensure that development gains are shared equitably.
The First Lady was recently hosted by President Trump at the 74th Annual National Prayer Breakfast held in Washington, D.C., on February 4, 2026. During the event, the US leader publicly commended her and invited her to join him on stage.
Trump also acknowledged her pastoral role at the Redeemed Christian Church of God, one of Nigeria’s largest churches, during the high-level gathering.
The programme focused on issues of faith, global religious freedom and security cooperation between the United States and Nigeria.
The encounter came amid increased US attention on Nigeria’s security situation, including Washington’s late-2025 designation of Nigeria as a “country of particular concern” over alleged violence against Christians — a characterisation the Nigerian government has rejected.
Observers say the First Lady’s engagement formed part of Nigeria’s soft-power diplomacy aimed at strengthening bilateral ties, with the United States reaffirming its commitment to support Nigeria’s efforts to combat terrorism and insecurity.
Oshiomhole said his visit to the Presidential Villa also provided an opportunity to extend New Year greetings to President Tinubu and to congratulate the First Family on the international recognition accorded the First Lady.
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