- Safiu Kehinde
Edo State lawmaker, Sen. Adams Oshiomole, has hailed the United States President, Donald Trump, for his public recognition of Nigeria’s First Lady, Mrs Oluremi Tinubu, describing it as the President’s understanding of religious harmony.
NPO Reported that the US President had at the National Prayer Breakfast held at the Washington DC on Thursday specially acknowledged Oluremi Tinubu, describing her as a very respected woman.
Trump introduced her to other guests at the event as a serving Christian Pastor at the largest church in Nigeria while express his delight in having her in attendance at the prayer breakfast.
This had attracted commendations from Nigerians, considering the US President stance against the country over the past few months.
Reacting to the development while addressing State House correspondents after a meeting with President Bola Tinubu on Friday, Oshiomole maintained that the gesture carries a strong message of diplomacy, unity, and national cohesion.
He described the encounter and cordial and respectful.
Oshiomhole highlighted that Trump’s remarks emphasise religious harmony, noting that Tinubu is a Muslim, while his wife is a Christian pastor, symbolising Nigeria’s religious diversity.
“The recognition shows Trump understands that the Nigerian President is a Muslim, but he celebrates his Christian wife, who is also a pastor.
“So there can be no tension between the Qur’an and the Bible,” Oshiomhole explained, saying the message is a model for peaceful coexistence.
He stressed that the development should remind Nigerians to cooperate for the common good, overcome national challenges collectively, and strengthen unity across all regions and communities.
Oshiomhole said governance must deliver benefits fairly to all citizens, noting that shared progress is essential for social stability and national development.
The senator revealed he visited President Tinubu to greet him and wish him a happy new year, having not seen him since the start of 2026.
He also congratulated the President over Trump’s respectful comments about the First Lady, describing her as responsible, respectable, and an inspiration to Nigerians nationwide.
“The public applause following the recognition reflects the positive impression created. For me as a Nigerian, that is worth celebrating,” Oshiomhole said, urging unity and national pride.