By Dansu Peter The Delta State College of Nursing has reportedly singled out a student, Osato Edobor, for disciplinary action over her inv...
By Dansu Peter
A query addressed to Ms. Edobor and signed by the Provost, Evbodaghe Rita Ogonne, surfaced online on Friday, sparking widespread attention.
According to the document, the college accused Ms. Edobor of recording, singing, and distributing a video where nursing students openly rejected Mrs. Tinubu as their “mother.” The incident allegedly occurred on March 25, 2025, during Mrs. Tinubu’s official visit to the Dome Event Center, Asaba, for the Renewed Hope Initiative Health Programme. The event included the distribution of 10,000 professional kits (Crocs and scrubs) to midwives across Nigeria’s South-South zone.
The college’s query alleged that Ms. Edobor’s actions violated the institution’s code of conduct, specifically referencing the Student Handbook’s standardised disciplinary actions under item No. 8, Page 21. She was given 24 hours to respond to the allegations.
The controversy erupted after a video went viral showing student nurses dismissively refusing to acknowledge Mrs. Tinubu as their “mother.” During the event, an MC led a praise song intended to hail Mrs. Tinubu as their mother, chanting, “Na our mama be this o, we no get another one.”
However, instead of echoing the expected response, the students replied, “Na your mama be this o eh,” suggesting that Mrs. Tinubu was only the MC’s mother and not theirs.
The MC attempted to reinforce the chant, adding the First Lady’s name, “Na our mama be this o, Oluremi Tinubu.” Yet, the students again responded dismissively, “Na your mama be this eh eh.”
The incident has ignited conversations about freedom of expression and the potential repercussions for students involved in public criticism of political figures. The college’s handling of the matter continues to attract scrutiny as reactions pour in from various quarters.
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