Anambra's First Lady Dr Nonye Soludo Advocates Against Poverty

Dr Nonye Soludo, the First Lady of Anambra State and founder of the NGO ‘Healthy Living with Nonye Soludo’, called for collective action to combat poverty through job creation, empowerment opportunities, technology-driven initiatives, and human capital development. In a statement released by her media aide, Daniel Ezeigwe, on October 17, in observance of the International Day for the Eradication of Poverty, she highlighted that poverty encompasses more than just a lack of money; it also involves a lack of opportunities and dignity.

Anambra State has a multidimensional poverty rate of 9.6 percent, the lowest in the South East and one of the lowest in Nigeria, according to the 2026 Global Multidimensional Poverty Index Country Briefing by OPHI. Soludo affirmed the commitment of the ‘Solution Administration’ to ensure that prosperity is shared and opportunities are accessible for all citizens.

She vowed to continue working until every Anambra citizen can live a dignified and fulfilling life.