Nonye Soludo Advocates for Food Safety Measures in Nigeria

Nonye Soludo, founder of Healthi Live, promoted science-driven food safety measures during a speech commemorating the 2026 World Food Safety Day in Awka, Nigeria. She highlighted that food contamination remains a significant global concern affecting millions annually, contributing to illness, death, and economic loss.

The theme for the year underscores the role of scientific research and innovative, evidence-based approaches in preventing foodborne diseases and ensuring food safety throughout the production, distribution, and consumption stages. Soludo stressed the necessity of maintaining high food safety standards to improve nutritional outcomes and encourage healthier lifestyles while reducing food-related health challenges.

She noted that unsafe food results in substantial financial burdens on healthcare systems and lowers workforce productivity. Soludo called for food handlers and vendors to adopt proper hygiene, storage, and preparation practices and urged relevant authorities to intensify monitoring and public education efforts on food safety and nutrition.

She reiterated her commitment to advancing healthy living and promoting food safety habits.