Delta State College of Nursing Science has succumbed to public outcry and retracted the query issued to a student, Osatohemwen Edobor, for sharing a viral video featuring First Lady Oluremi Tinubu.
Earlier, Edobor was sanctioned for posting footage of nursing students rejecting a song praising Mrs. Tinubu during a ‘Health Programme and Distribution of 10,000 Professional Kits’ event in Asaba, Delta State. The event’s compere had attempted to lead a chorus, singing, “Na awa mama be this; we no get another one,” but the students refuted it, responding, “Na your mama be this.”
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The disciplinary action sparked widespread criticism from Nigerians, including activists Omoyele Sowore and human rights lawyer Inibehe Effiong, who demanded that the school revoke the query.
In response to mounting pressure, a letter dated March 28, 2025, and signed by Provost Mrs. R. Evbödaghe, confirmed the query’s withdrawal. The directive came from the Delta State Commissioner for Health, Dr. Joseph Onojaeme, who ordered the school to reverse its decision.
The letter stated:
“The Honourable Commissioner for Health, Dr. Joseph Onojaeme, in his magnanimity, has directed the school authority to withdraw the query issued to you on March 27, 2025.
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You are, therefore, required to return the query letter through the student affairs officer to the office of the provost.
The school authority regrets any inconvenience this may have caused the state.”
This development underscores the power of public advocacy and social media in challenging perceived injustice. Stay updated with Naija Blog Daily for more trending news and updates.
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