Video: Oluremi Tinubu hails Trump honour, slams ‘false beliefs’ on Nigeria security
Senator Oluremi Tinubu
Abdullateef Fowewe
Nigeria’s First Lady, Oluremi Tinubu, has pushed back against United States lawmakers’ allegations of a “Christian genocide” in Nigeria during a recent Fox News Digital interview, crediting her husband’s administration with bold reforms to combat insecurity and stabilise the economy.
The First Lady expressed surprise and gratitude over global recognition, including praise from United States President Donald Trump.
“President Trump recognise me. Who would’ve thought that could happen?” she said.
“I’m getting global recognition in all of this, despite it, and that’s what life is all about. If something is going to be good, it will come from the rubble and it’s going to yield better fruits for us.”
Responding to concerns from American critics ahead of Nigeria’s approaching re-election, Tinubu dismissed the claims as politically motivated misinformation.
“This is a democracy, and there will be a lot of false beliefs they want the outside world to believe,” she stated, emphasising that her family lives in Nigeria and understands the ground realities.
She highlighted key economic wins, including the historic removal of the fuel subsidy—the first under any Nigerian government—which ended reliance on imported fuel.
“Now in Nigeria, we have refined products, and we’re not importing fuel like before. So our exchange rates are stabilising, the country is moving forward,” Tinubu noted.
On security, Tinubu detailed aggressive measures declared in a November 26, 2025, state of emergency on insecurity.
These include recruiting 50,000 additional police officers, 24,000 soldiers, and arming 10,000 forest guards to flush out terrorists and bandits hiding in forests.
Additionally, 11,566 police officers previously on VIP duty were redeployed to hotspots like Plateau, Benue, and Taraba states.
“Nigeria is a country that encourages freedom of religion, which is entrenched in our constitution,” she affirmed, adding that the government is partnering with other nations to build on past economic booms while tackling inherited challenges.
