A student of the Delta State College of Nursing, Osato Edobor, is facing possible disciplinary action after a video showing her and fellow student nurses mocking Nigeria’s First Lady, Oluremi Tinubu, went viral.
The school issued a formal query to Ms Edobor, accusing her of recording and posting the video on social media. In the footage, which quickly gained traction online, a group of student nurses rejected a song that described the First Lady as their mother during her visit to Asaba for the Renewed Hope Initiative Health Programme. Instead of affirming the song, they sang in response: “Na your mama be this o eh,” implying Mrs Tinubu is not their mother, but that of the event host or MC.
In a letter signed by Provost Evbodaghe Rita Ogonne, the college stated that Ms Edobor’s actions violated the student code of conduct.
“It has come to the notice of the school authority that you, Student Nurse Osato Edobor on the 25th of March, 2025 during official visit of the First Lady of Nigeria, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, CON at Dome Event Center, Asaba for the Renewed Hope Initiative Health Programme and distribution of 10,000 Professional Kits (Crocs and Scrubs) to Midwives in each Geopolitical Zone of Nigeria South South Zone, was found to be engage in malicious act of recording/singing and posting unofficial response to song during the arrival of the First Lady (found on your Tittok Page),” the query reads.
The school described her behaviour as a punishable offence under the institution’s student handbook and gave her 24 hours to respond.
The incident has sparked mixed reactions online, with some people defending the students’ right to express themselves, while others believe it was inappropriate, especially during an official government function.
While Ms Edobor’s fate remains undecided, the situation underscores the growing influence of social media—and how quickly a moment captured online can lead to serious consequences in the real world.
The Students Forum Nigeria serves as the ultimate hub for Nigerian students, fostering academic growth, social engagement, and knowledge sharing.
