By George Ozalla
Last weekend in Abuja, the wife of Anambra State Governor, Dr. Nonye Soludo, was named the winner of the 2025 Humanitarian First Lady of the Year Award at the Nicon Luxury Hotel, Abuja in recognition of her outstanding contributions to healthcare advocacy and child support. The award was presented by the Nigerian Humanitarian Awards and Magazine.
Dr. Soludo’s worthy initiative, “Healthy Living with Nonye Soludo,” was cited as a key reason for her recognition. The program promotes community health awareness, maternal and child care, nutrition education, and targeted support for underserved families in both rural and urban areas of Anambra State.
Emmanuel Anabueze, Founder and Convener of the Nigerian Humanitarian Awards and Magazine, in his remark stated that Dr. Soludo’s dedication to fostering healthier families and empowering women with practical tools for well-being has earned her national respect. According to him, “What Dr. Nonye Soludo has achieved in Anambra State is a model for the nation. She has shown that when leaders use their platforms to champion the wellbeing of citizens, especially women and children, the results are profound and lasting,” Anabueze said.
In her acceptance speech, Dr. Soludo expressed gratitude for the recognition, dedicating the award to her Healthy Living family and the children of Anambra. “To all of you who come out each Saturday morning to workout with me and to all the beautiful children in Anambra whose life and future have been reassured by what we do—this is for you. You are the pride of what we do!” Dr Soludo declared.
The award spotlights Dr. Soludo’s commitment to creating positive change in Anambra State, particularly in the areas of healthcare and child development.
Dr. Nonye Soludo is a philanthropist and advocate for healthcare, healthy living and child welfare. Her pet project, “Healthy Living with Nonye Soludo,” is a community-driven initiative that promotes health awareness, fitness, and nutrition education, with a focus on supporting women, young people and children in Anambra State.
