‘Our Mama’ Viral Video: ‘Handle With Understanding And Fairness’ – First Lady Breaks Silences, Says ‘Students Often Express Themselves In Jovial Manner’

First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, has urged the authorities of the Delta State College of Nursing Sciences, to handle with understanding and fairness the issues surrounding a viral video of her welcome song during an event in Asaba, Delta state of which a student was queried.

Although the institution have since withdrew the query issued to the student, the Office the First Lady in a statement signed by her spokesperson Busola Kukoyi, on Friday evening, March 28, 2025, made known her stand on the query issued to students of Delta State College of Nursing Sciences by the school authorities following their chants of disapproval of a welcome song acknowledging the President’s wife as “Our Mama” 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, March 25, 2025.

Reacting to a viral video on the incident, the Office the First Lady clarified in a statement: “The event was primarily to motivate midwives across the nation, with the aim of reducing infant and maternal mortality, and morbidity in Nigeria. Her Excellency deeply appreciates the warm reception by the Delta State Government, the people of Delta State, as well as enthusiasm shown by nurses, midwives, women groups, and student nurses present at the event.

“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.”

Weighing in on the query, the statement said: “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.

“We trust that the Delta State College of Nursing Sciences will handle this matter with understanding and fairness, ensuring that students continue to thrive in an environment that balances discipline with free expression.”