*The Office of First Lady (Senator) Oluremi Tinubu, CON, urges the Management of Delta State College of Nursing Sciences to handle the students鈥� 鈥榮pontaneous and playful twist to the welcome song鈥� during her recent visit with understanding and fairness, for students to continue to thrive in an environment that 鈥榖alances discipline with free expression鈥�

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The Office of the First Lady of the Federal Republic of Nigeria says its attention has been drawn to a video circulating on the social media, showing chants welcoming both the First Lady of Delta State and First Lady (Senator) Oluremi Tinubu, CON, during the Renewed Hope Initiative鈥檚 donation of 10,000 Professional Kits to Midwives, in the South-South zone.

The event held Tuesday, March 25, 2025, at the Dome Event Centre, Asaba, in Delta State.

It is noted the event primarily, was organised to motivate midwives across the country, with the aim of reducing infant and maternal mortality, and morbidity in Nigeria.

Busola Kukoyi, Senior Special Assistant to the First Lady Tinubu on Media, Friday, March 28, 2025, stated Her Excellency 鈥渄eeply 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.鈥�

The statement noted: 鈥淗owever, a section of the video, allegedly recorded by some students at the event, showed a spontaneous and playful twist to the welcome song.鈥�

The media aide stated: 鈥淪equel 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.

鈥淲hile the Office of the First Lady of Nigeria respects the right of institutions to uphold discipline, it is important to recognise that students, in moments of excitement, often express themselves in a light-hearted and jovial manner.鈥�

The statement also said: 鈥淭he Office of the First Lady believes that educational institutions should foster an environment where students feel safe to express themselves while maintaining decorum.

鈥淭he First Lady鈥檚 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.鈥�

Kukoyi further stated: 鈥淲e 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.鈥�