The First Lady of Nigeria, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, has reacted to the controversy surrounding a viral video showing student nurses chanting during her visit to Delta State.
The incident took place on March 25, 2025, during the Renewed Hope Initiative’s donation of 10,000 professional kits to midwives in the South-South zone at the Dome Event Centre, Asaba.
In the viral clip, some students of the Delta State College of Nursing Sciences playfully altered the welcome song, leading to disciplinary actions by the school authorities.
Reports indicate that several students involved have been issued queries over their participation in the chants.
Responding to the development, the First Lady’s Office acknowledged the enthusiasm displayed by the students and emphasized the importance of fostering an environment where young people can express themselves freely while maintaining discipline.
“The Office of the First Lady believes that educational institutions should foster an environment where students feel safe to express themselves while maintaining decorum,” read the statement signed by Busola Kukoyi, Senior Special Assistant on Media to the First Lady.
While respecting the institution’s authority to enforce discipline, the First Lady urged that the issue be handled with understanding and fairness, ensuring that students continue to thrive in a balanced academic environment.
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