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Nursing Students Under Fire For Mocking Remi Tinubu (Video)
By Benjamin Abioye
A surprising and somewhat amusing incident has surfaced online following a gathering of student nurses and Nigeria’s First Lady, Mrs. Remi Tinubu, in Delta State.
The event took place during her visit to the School of Midwifery, Asaba, where an unexpected response from the students left many talking.
In a video that has been widely circulated on Nigerian news platforms, a man leading the crowd initiated a chant in Pidgin English, saying, “Na our mama be dis o, we no get another one,” which translates to, “This is our mother, we don’t have another one.”
However, rather than responding in agreement, the student nurses collectively replied, “Na your mama be dis o,” meaning, “This is your mother,” implying that they did not share the sentiment. This unexpected twist in response has since sparked widespread discussions and debates online.
As expected, social media users had a lot to say about the incident, with opinions divided. Some condemned the students for being disrespectful, while others found the response humorous and justified.
Bashọ̀run Odùduwà (@AEAdeola) criticized the students, stating, “I hope you know that nursing has a code of ethics. They violate the ethics of nursing and should be punished.”
Oladele A (@Qladele) disagreed, arguing, “Where is the disrespect? Una go just dey farm unnecessary engagement with no meaning.”
Some reactions suggested that the students’ response was intentional and reflected deeper sentiments. Vivian Umukoro (@vian337) questioned, “Was it planned?? These children no get home training at all.”
Nnaji (@ObedAsiegbu) made a cultural assertion, writing, “That’s Igbo bloodline. Igbo people are the same everywhere.”
Meanwhile, another user, نعود جميعا إلى الغبار (@ikenjoku_david), raised a broader concern about the culture of singing for politicians, stating, “I’ll never understand the thing with singing for people on official duties. A governor goes somewhere, people sing. President’s wife shows face, people sing. Senator buys bread, people sing. I don’t understand it.”
Others found the song itself questionable, with RAREBREED ♈ (@Loadedbrodah) expressing frustration: “But how did this song make sense to the person leading it? How can you say ‘Na your mama be this, you no get another one??’ You dey mad???? The mama wey born you na cow?”
Some also speculated about the First Lady’s reaction. KIRA 🤍 (@Iamkrebkira) wrote, “I’m sure she cried back at her hotel room after this event.”
Others mocked the situation, with japhman (@japh_man) stating, “I love it. No be she dey pay their school fees.”
Chief Njoku 🇺🇸 (@NemeremNjoku) further added, “Person mama pay school fees for am finish you want make dem claim another idiot as their mama.”
The incident has continued to fuel conversations about political culture, public engagements, and youth expression in Nigeria. Some social media users viewed it as a form of silent protest against the political class, while others dismissed it as a humorous misunderstanding.
Whether intended or not, the response from the student nurses has left many Nigerians reflecting on the dynamics of public figures’ interactions with citizens.
Although Mrs. Tinubu has not officially commented on the incident, her facial expression in the video suggests she was taken aback by the unexpected response. Observers noted that she maintained her composure despite the moment.
The event has become a trending topic, with discussions continuing to unfold online. Whether the students will face any consequences remains unclear, but one thing is certain—their response has left a lasting impression on many Nigerians.
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