The Anambra State Chapter of the Nigeria Association of Women Journalists (NAWOJ) has Honoured the wife of the Anambra state governor, Dr. Nonye Soludo with Grand Patron of the state NAWOJ.
Angel Network News (ANN) reports that the award was in recognition of her commitment in championing healthy living for all and advocacy for cultural preservation among others initiatives she champions in the state.
Chairperson of the Association Comrade Tochukwu Ifejika on behalf of the association made the presentation and decorated the first lady with her insignia of office describing her as a compassionate leader whose interventions have continued to promote healthy lifestyles and community wellbeing across the state.
Ifejika also hoped the award will help solidify the relationship between the first lady and the association assuring more support of the women journalists for the state government and it’s activities especially for the first lady’s initiatives.
In her response, Mrs. Soludo thanked NAWOJ for the award assuring more collaboration with the association.
Mrs. Soludo highlighted importance of healthy living to NAWOJ charging them to prioritize their health with natural foods in their diets, having enough rest, hydration and exercise for their well-being.
The first lady also urged women journalists and other media professionals to use their platforms to promote and preserve the Igbo language, describing language preservation as key to sustaining the state’s cultural identity.
Yours sincerely also graced the ocassion.
