Washington, D.C. – First Lady Oluremi Tinubu has described the United States’ engagement in Nigeria as a “blessing,” praising international attention on the country amid ongoing security and economic challenges.
In an interview with Fox News, Tinubu reflected on criticisms regarding insecurity, attacks on Christians, and U.S. airstrikes targeting militant groups. She said, “It was quite a blessing. Who would have thought that President Trump would recognise me? Even to say the least, it was unexpected.”
Highlighting efforts to strengthen national security, the First Lady noted that the government has replaced some service chiefs and declared a state of emergency in November. President Bola Tinubu also directed the recruitment of 50,000 new police officers and an additional 24,000 soldiers, while over 11,000 VIP-attached police officers have been redeployed to critical security hotspots, including Plateau, Benue, and Taraba states.
“We hear what the world is saying. We are concerned about our people’s safety. Nigeria encourages freedom of religion, as enshrined in our constitution,” she emphasized.
On the economic front, Tinubu highlighted the government’s historic removal of fuel subsidies as part of broader reforms aimed at modernizing Nigeria’s economy. “We live in a democracy, and we want the outside world to know that this government will bring us out of the economic crisis we inherited,” she said. She noted that Nigeria has now begun refining its own oil products, improving self-sufficiency.
The First Lady stressed that these combined security and economic measures reflect the government’s commitment to protecting citizens while positioning Nigeria as a stable, democratic nation capable of addressing both domestic and international concerns.
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