The First Lady, Oluremi Tinubu, has urged the management of Delta State College of Nursing Sciences to handle the reported queries issued to some students with fairness and understanding.
The students were allegedly questioned for participating in chants during her visit to Delta State.
In a statement released by her spokesperson, Busola Kukoyi, Mrs Tinubu emphasised that fairness in addressing the matter would foster an environment where students can thrive while maintaining a balance between discipline and free expression.
A video circulating on social media captured students enthusiastically chanting during the donation of 10,000 professional kits to midwives in the South-South zone.
The event, held on Tuesday, March 25, 2025, at the Dome Event Centre, Asaba, aimed to motivate midwives and contribute to reducing infant and maternal mortality rates in Nigeria.
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Reports later surfaced that some students of the Delta State College of Nursing Sciences had been queried for their participation in the chants.
Mrs Tinubu reiterated that the primary purpose of the event was to inspire midwives nationwide and support efforts to lower infant and maternal mortality and morbidity rates in Nigeria.
She expressed gratitude to the state government, the citizens, and the nurses, midwives, women’s groups, and student nurses who warmly welcomed her and actively participated in the event.
She said: “The attention of the Office of the First Lady of the Federal Republic of Nigeria has been drawn to a video circulating on social media, showing chants welcoming both the First Lady of Delta State and the First Lady of Nigeria during the Renewed Hope Initiative’s donation of 10,000 Professional Kits to Midwives in the South-South zone held at the Dome Event Centre, Asaba, Delta State, on Tuesday, 25th March, 2025.
“However, a section of the video, allegedly recorded by some students at the event, showed a spontaneous and playful twist to the welcome song. Sequel to that, it has come to our attention that some of the students of the Delta State College of Nursing Sciences have been issued a query regarding their participation in the chants.
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“While the Office of the First Lady of Nigeria respects the right of institutions to uphold discipline, it is important to recognize that students, in moments of excitement, often express themselves in a light-hearted and jovial manner.
“The Office of the First Lady believes that educational institutions should foster an environment where students feel safe to express themselves while maintaining decorum. The First Lady’s visit was intended to inspire and uplift healthcare professionals, and it is our hope that this event remains a positive and motivating experience for all involved.”
