Public Relations And Reacting To Negative Developments
OpenLife Nigeria reports that the media office of the office of the First Lady of Nigeria, Senator Remi Tinubu is, arguably, among the best in the world especially in the area of handling negative developments.
In the past few days, the public space has been awash with videos of negative reactions, through song, by students of Delta State College of Nursing Sciences during the visit of Mrs Tinubu.
As the story goes, the first Lady visited the school and things didn’t turn out the way it was scripted.
As the MC was singing to welcome her, some of the students decided not to go along with a song in her honour.
And one of them posted it on the internet. The school authority decided to descend on them through punishment.
They were issued queries and requested to respond withing 24 hours. Touched by the development, the First Lady’s office issued this classic press statement in response to the development.
RE: STUDENTS’ EXPRESSION DURING FIRST LADY OF NIGERIA’S VISIT TO DELTA STATE.
My attention has been drawn to a video circulating on social media, showcasing the warm reception I received during my recent visit to Delta State. I’m deeply grateful for the enthusiasm displayed by the people of Delta State, nurses, midwives, women groups, and student nurses at the event.
The Renewed Hope Initiative’s donation of 10,000 Professional Kits to Midwives in the South-South zone was a huge success, and I’m thrilled to have played a part in motivating midwives across the nation. Our goal is to reduce infant and maternal mortality, and morbidity in Nigeria, and events like these bring us closer to achieving that.
However, I’ve been made aware that some students from the Delta State College of Nursing Sciences have been issued a query regarding their participation in a playful welcome chant. While I respect the institution’s right to maintain discipline, I also believe that students should feel safe to express themselves in a light-hearted manner.
As the First Lady of Nigeria, I hope that educational institutions will foster an environment that balances discipline with free expression, allowing students to thrive and grow. I trust that the Delta State College of Nursing Sciences will handle this matter with understanding and fairness.
Thank you again to the people of Delta State for your warm welcome, and to the students, nurses, and midwives who made the event so unforgettable.
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