DR NONYE SOLUDO, A QUINTESSENTIAL WIFE, WOMAN AND MOTHER; THE PRIDE OF THE ANAMBRA WOMAN

 

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‎In the volatile world of politics, where mudslinging often replaces messages, it is not uncommon for innocent parties to find themselves drawn into controversies they neither initiated nor deserve. The recent social media exchanges involving Senator Lilian Uche Ekwunife and the Governor of Anambra State, Professor Charles Chukwuma Soludo, regrettably included a name that should have never been mentioned in such a political scuffle, Dr. Nonye Frances Soludo, the First Lady of Anambra State.

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‎In as much as political campaigns are known to be spirited, often heated, and sometimes personal, there are lines of decency, decorum, and dignity that must not be crossed. Dr. Nonye Soludo represents one of those lines. Her name should be spoken only in the context of virtue, excellence, and service not dragged into partisan brawls.

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‎ *A LIFE OF QUIET EXCELLENCE* 

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‎Dr. Nonye Soludo is not a politician; she is a public-spirited woman, a deeply accomplished entrepreneur, and a compassionate advocate for health and wellness in our communities. Her journey from a young, intelligent undergraduate who built a thriving ICT business (Queens Computers) on campus, to becoming the founder of a UK-based health food company and real estate enterprise, reflects her exceptional mind and industrious spirit.

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‎She holds degrees in Computer Science (University of Nigeria, Nsukka) and Accounting & Finance (University of Westminster, UK), and was awarded an honorary doctorate in Public Health and Nutrition, not for lobbying or political influence, but in recognition of tangible, life-enhancing contributions to society.

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‎ *A FIRST LADY WITH SUBSTANCE, NOT SHOW* 

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‎Since assuming the role of First Lady of Anambra State in 2022, Dr. Soludo has carried herself with grace, humility, and unwavering focus. Her widely acclaimed initiative, Healthy Living with Nonye Soludo, is more than a slogan, it is a grassroots revolution in nutrition, wellness, and preventive healthcare. From creating pad banks in schools to launching Healthy Living Clubs in over 300 primary schools, she has placed women’s health and child wellbeing at the heart of Anambra’s development agenda.

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‎Such impactful leadership should be celebrated, not attacked. Her efforts are not fueled by personal ambition, but by a deep sense of duty to the next generation of Ndi Anambra.

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‎ *THE EMBODIMENT OF DIGNITY AND WOMANHOOD* 

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‎Dr. Nonye Soludo epitomizes everything the Anambra woman is known for, resilience, intelligence, moral clarity, and maternal grace. She is a wife who complements her husband with dignity, not drama. She is a mother raising six children with values rooted in discipline, love, and hard work. She is a role model to young women who aspire to achieve greatness without compromising their character.

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‎To weaponize her name in the arena of political contests is not only unfair, it is an insult to the many women she represents and uplifts daily.

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‎ *A CALL FOR RESPECT AND FOCUS* 

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‎As the political season unfolds, let it be a contest of ideas, not of insults. Let candidates campaign with courage and conviction, but let them also uphold the values of civility and truth. Dr. Nonye Soludo has never insulted anyone, nor has she meddled in political crossfires. Her silence in the face of provocation is not weakness; it is a sign of maturity and strength.

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‎In defending Dr. Nonye Soludo, we are not just defending a person, we are defending the principle that good people should be protected, not punished, for their integrity.

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‎Let Anambra’s daughters and mothers see in her a mirror of what they can become, elegant in speech, excellent in character, and exemplary in service.

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‎Written in defense of dignity. In support of truth. For every Anambra woman who walks in grace and lives for purpose.

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‎Written by:

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‎ *Ichie Ifeanyi Ndulue* 

‎(Chief Onyima, Enugwu-Agidi)

‎Advocate for Culture, Good Governance, and Responsible Leadership