Esther Salifu
The first lady of Anambra state, Dr. Nonye Soludo, has launched a comprehensive initiative aimed at promoting healthy living habits among students and communities across the state.
The program, titled “Healthy Living with Nonye Soludo,” seeks to instill health consciousness and sustainable practices among schoolchildren, youths, and teenagers.
Dr. Soludo emphasized the importance of healthy living, saying:
“Healthy living is a very conscious practice. You must make up your mind to sacrifice certain unhealthy habits that do not go well with your body formula.”
“It’s still about making a difference by embracing acceptable health habits to help our lives function better. It’s still about the right lifestyle, about humanity and compassion. It’s still about me, you and everyone around us. It’s about healthy living.”
“It’s really important to keep emphasising that healthy living is a crucial way of life. Our relationship with our body will ultimately define what it gives back. If you feed the body well, it gives you wellness. If you feed it badly, it gives you sickness. That is the ideology we want to instil in the minds of our students.”
The initiative encompasses several components designed to foster a culture of health and well-being like the ,Healthy Living Clubs which was established in over 325 primary and secondary schools across Anambra State, these clubs are led by headteachers and teachers appointed as Healthy Living Champions and Ambassadors. The clubs aim to guide students on routines for a healthy, sound, and happy life.
The initiative has garnered support from various stakeholders, including the Anambra State Universal Basic Education Board (ASUBEB) and the State Commissioner for Health. Dr. Vera Nkiru Nwadinobi, Executive Chairman of ASUBEB, commended Dr. Soludo for championing healthy living among pupils, highlighting the potential of the program to equip children with essential life skills.
Dr. Afam Obidike, the State Commissioner for Health, praised the initiative’s alignment with the state’s goals of providing quality and affordable healthcare, noting its role in grooming a generation of young people conscious of their lifestyles.
Healthy Living with Nonye Soludo is disclosed to represents a holistic approach to health education, combining practical initiatives with community engagement to foster a healthier future for Anambra State’s youth. Through this program, Dr. Soludo aims to build an army of healthy living enthusiasts, ensuring that every student is fully involved in the movement towards a healthier lifestyle.
