Anambra First Lady Champions Women's Empowerment for Societal Progress
Dr. Nonye Soludo advocates for enhanced education and economic opportunities to empower women, emphasizing their indispensable role in societal development and addressing challenges. Key initiatives include free cervical cancer screening and improved maternal healthcare services.
Mary Nwaeze 
Dr. Nonye Soludo, wife of Anambra State Governor, Prof. Chukwuma Soludo, has emphasized the importance of empowering women to thrive in their careers and businesses. Speaking at a gathering in Awka to mark the 2024 International Women’s Day celebration, Soludo highlighted the need for sustained efforts in providing education and economic opportunities for women.
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Soludo underscored that empowering women extends beyond temporary interventions, emphasizing the crucial role of education in driving women’s development. She called for restructuring economic visions to include special provisions for women and eliminating socio-cultural, religious, and economic obstacles, particularly in rural communities.
The theme of this year’s International Women’s Day, "Invest in women: Accelerate progress," was discussed by Soludo, who emphasized the societal benefits of empowering women. She urged women to take pride in their uniqueness and drew attention to the challenges women face, including societal pressures, abuses, and cultural practices like Female Genital Mutilation.
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Highlighting the importance of education, economic opportunities, and job empowerment in reducing poverty and addressing societal issues, Soludo called for political will and resources to tackle these challenges. She emphasized the indispensable role of women in the development of Anambra State, citing initiatives such as free cervical cancer screening and treatment and improved maternal healthcare services.
Soludo’s advocacy for women's empowerment reflects ongoing efforts to advance gender equality and foster inclusive development in Anambra State.
