Former lawmaker and rights activist, Shehu Sani, has suggested that the United States’ previously tough posture toward Nigeria may be easing, following public recognition of Nigeria’s First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, by former U.S. President Donald Trump.
Sani made the remark in a statement shared on his verified X (formerly Twitter) account, reacting to Mrs. Tinubu’s invitation to the 74th Annual National Prayer Breakfast held on Capitol Hill in Washington, D.C.
During his address at the event, Trump warmly acknowledged the Nigerian First Lady, describing her as “a very respected woman” and noting her role as a Christian pastor in one of the country’s largest churches.
Responding to the development, Sani wrote that the First Lady’s recognition by the former U.S. president signals a positive shift in diplomatic relations.
“The First Lady has gotten public recognition and respect from President Trump. A hardened stance on the country is now softening, courtesy of adept diplomatic engagement. We hope for the best,” he said.
The comment comes amid ongoing discussions about Nigeria–U.S. relations, with observers viewing the gesture as a potentially encouraging sign for improved diplomatic engagement between both countries.
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