Anambra gov’s wife wins 2025 humanitarian award for healthcare, child advocacy

Wife of Anambra State Governor, Dr. Nonye Soludo, has been named the winner of the 2025 First Lady of the Year in Healthcare and Child Support Award.

Soludo was honoured at the prestigious Nigerian Humanitarian Awards & Magazine ceremony held at the Nicon Luxury Hotel in Abuja on Friday night.

The recognition followed a nationwide nomination and public voting process.

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It acknowledged Soludo’s impactful work through her flagship programme, Healthy Living with Nonye Soludo.

The initiative promotes community health awareness, maternal and child care, and nutrition education, all targeted at supporting underserved families in both rural and urban areas of the state.

Receiving the award, Soludo appreciated the organisers and Nigerians who recognised her initiative and voted for her.

“Last night in Abuja, I received the Award as Nigeria’s First Lady of the Year (Healthcare & Child Support), courtesy of Humanitarian Awards, Magazine & Summit.

“What began over 19 years ago as a simple passion has, now transformed into a massive crusade.

“I couldn’t be any less grateful for the grace of consistency and support. Healthy Living with Nonye Soludo has come to stay.

“For each laurel and accolade that come our way, we take them in the manner of greater expectations. This one is special,” she said.

Soludo dedicated 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!,” she said.

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