Delta State Government Dismisses Viral Video Misrepresenting First Lady’s Visit
The Delta State Government has condemned a misleading social media video suggesting that nurses in the state protested against the wife of the President, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, during her recent working visit.
Senator Tinubu visited Asaba, the state capital, on Tuesday to launch the distribution of 10,000 medical kits for midwives in the South-South region. During the event, she explained that the kits were specifically for midwives and that due to funding constraints, nurses would receive their share at a later date.
Following her visit, a viral video surfaced, depicting what seemed to be a protest by some nurses, particularly nursing students, who were reportedly disappointed by their exclusion from the distribution. However, the state government has clarified that the video does not accurately represent the true events of the day.
A government representative stated, “We noticed a viral video that conveys a narrative contrary to the actual scenario. The First Lady assured the nurses that their turn would come in due course, and she even apologized for the temporary exclusion.”
Speaking to journalists in Asaba on Thursday, the state Commissioner for Works (Rural Roads) and Public Information, Charles Aniagwu, dismissed the video as a misrepresentation of events. He emphasized that the First Lady did not visit the School of Nursing in Agbor, contrary to claims made in the video.
“What happened was that some nurses at the event had expectations regarding the distribution of the medical kits. The First Lady apologized and reassured them that their share would come through the Renewed Hope Initiative,” Aniagwu explained.
He further noted that while some nurses expressed disappointment, there was no hostility or protest. “Initially, the nurses were happy, dancing, and cheering as the First Lady spoke. A few of them, in a lighthearted manner, expressed their expectations through song, but this was taken out of context by social media users,” he said.
The commissioner expressed the state government’s gratitude to Senator Tinubu for her visit and her initiatives aimed at improving healthcare in the region. “We appreciate the First Lady’s visit and her generous contributions to our people. The reaction seen in the video does not represent the true character of our nurses but rather a few individuals seeking equal treatment with midwives.”
The Delta State Government urged the public to disregard the misleading video and focus on the positive impact of the First Lady’s visit, which included distributing essential medical kits to midwives and reaffirming support for nurses in the near future.