Delta Nursing Student Queried Over Viral Remi Tinubu Video, Another Denies Involvement
A student of Delta State College of Nursing Sciences, Osato Edobor, is facing disciplinary action for recording and sharing a viral video of students refusing to acknowledge First Lady Oluremi Tinubu as “their mother” during her visit to Delta State.
In an official query dated 27th March 2025, the school’s provost, Evbodaghe Rita Ogonne, accused Edobor of engaging in a “malicious act” by posting the footage on TikTok.
The letter stated that her actions violated the institution’s rules and demanded that she provide a written explanation within 24 hours.
The controversy began when Tinubu visited Delta for the Renewed Hope Initiative Health Programme, where she distributed 10,000 medical kits to midwives.
During the event, an MC led a chant of “Na our mama be this o,” but the students instead responded, “Na your mama,” rejecting the intended sentiment.
The video quickly went viral, sparking mixed reactions online.
While some Nigerians criticised the students’ behaviour as disrespectful, others argued that it reflected growing discontent with the Tinubu administration.
Meanwhile, reports indicate that Edobor has been pressured into deleting her TikTok account after facing threats, and some political influencers have called for the Federal Government to sanction the school.
Amid the backlash, a student from Agbor, identified as Nurse Chioma, released a video denying that her school was responsible for the chant.
She clarified that the event took place in Asaba, not Agbor, and involved multiple institutions, including staff nurses, midwives, government officials, and the Delta State Governor alongside his wife.
“Firstly, that event wasn’t held in Agbor, it was held in Asaba. We were not the only school present—different schools attended, along with government officials,” she said.
Addressing the controversial chant, she insisted that students from Delta State College of Nursing Sciences, Agbor, did not participate.
“The MC asked us to sing along, but Agbor students did not partake in that song. We did not sing ‘Na your mama be this.’”
She urged the public to disregard claims that the First Lady visited their school or that Agbor students were involved in the chant, stating that such reports were an attempt to tarnish their institution’s reputation.
Titilope Adako is a talented and intrepid journalist, dedicated to shedding light on the untold stories of Osun State and Nigeria. Through incisive reporting, she tackles a broad spectrum of topics, from politics and social justice to culture and entertainment, with a commitment to accuracy, empathy, and inspiring positive change.
