Delta Nursing Students’ Viral Song About Remi Tinubu Sparks Controversy; Government Intervenes

Delta Nursing Students’ Viral Song About Remi Tinubu Sparks Controversy; Government Intervenes

A viral video from the Delta State School of Nursing, Agbor, has stirred controversy after students performed a provocative “welcome” song for Nigeria’s First Lady, Sen. Oluremi Tinubu.

In the footage, the event’s MC refers to Tinubu as “our mama,” but the students respond with a different chant: “Na your mama be this oh eh.” The video quickly gained traction online, reigniting discussions about past tensions involving nursing students in the state.

In 2022, over 300 final-year students were allegedly prevented from taking their exams due to administrative lapses. They accused then-director Mrs. Gloria Igumbor—reportedly a relative of former Governor Ifeanyi Okowa—of corruption despite having paid substantial fees.

Following the recent video’s circulation, the school management issued a query to the students involved, accusing them of unauthorized distribution. However, this move sparked widespread backlash, with many Nigerians questioning freedom of expression in the country.

In response to the public outcry, Delta State Commissioner of Health, Dr. Joseph Onojaeme, ordered the immediate withdrawal of the query and assured that no student would face victimization over the incident.