Students of the Delta State School of Nursing in Agbor have become a trending topic on social media after refusing to participate in a song used to welcome Nigeria’s First Lady, Senator Remi Tinubu, during her recent visit to the institution.
According to Naija News, the First Lady had visited Delta State on Tuesday as part of her advocacy for free treatment programs for Human Immunodeficiency Virus/Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome patients across the country.
While addressing the Delta State Traditional Rulers Council in Asaba, Remi Tinubu discussed the widespread impact of HIV/AIDS, particularly among young people, and urged traditional rulers to help raise awareness and advocate for various health issues, including the elimination of female genital mutilation.
Before her speech, a video circulating on social media captured the moment when the Master of Ceremony referred to the First Lady as “the mother of the nation” in a song. However, the students at the institution rejected this proclamation and instead called the First Lady the MC’s mother.
Meanwhile, Remi Tinubu has reaffirmed her confidence in the country’s progress, sharing her unwavering belief that Nigeria is on the path to recovery. She assured Nigerians that brighter days are ahead.
The First Lady made these remarks during an Iftar gathering at the State House in Abuja, where she emphasized the government’s commitment to addressing national challenges and improving the welfare of Nigerians. In a statement issued by her media aide, Busola Kukoyi, Senator Tinubu acknowledged that while the journey to recovery may require patience, significant progress has already been made.
The event, which brought together notable women from across the nation—including former First Lady Dame Patience Jonathan, the Vice President’s wife, wives of state governors, female ministers, and wives of service chiefs—focused on the theme of compassion and mercy in human relationships.
Professor Azeezat Adebayo, Head of the Islamic Studies Department at the University of Ilorin, delivered the Iftar lecture. She emphasized the importance of compassion and mercy in building strong human connections and noted that Ramadan offers an opportunity for introspection, encouraging people to extend kindness beyond religious or social divides.
