The first lady, meanwhile, has pushed back against international concerns about Christian persecution in Nigeria, attributing such claims to propaganda.
During the prayer breakfast, Trump highlighted Mrs. Tinubu’s presence at the event, noting her dual role as Nigeria’s first lady and a Christian pastor at one of the country’s largest churches.
At the International Religious Summit in Washington, D.C., Mrs. Tinubu described President Trump’s attention to violence against Christians in Nigeria as providential, viewing it as an opportunity to strengthen U.S.-Nigeria relations and address insecurity and terrorism.
