Anambra First Lady Mobilises 10,000 Residents for Statewide Wellness Walk to Fight Lifestyle Diseases
The wife of the Anambra State Governor, Dr. Nonye Soludo, on Saturday led a massive wellness walk in Awka as part of efforts to promote physical fitness and prevent lifestyle-related diseases across the state.
The fitness campaign, held under the Healthy Living with Nonye Soludo Initiative, attracted over 10,000 participants, including government officials, health workers, students and residents. The walk kicked off from Arroma Junction and moved through major streets before culminating at the Awka Township Stadium. Similar walks took place simultaneously across all 21 local government areas of the state.
Addressing participants, Dr. Soludo emphasised the importance of regular exercise in preventing non-communicable diseases such as hypertension, diabetes and obesity.
“Health is the greatest wealth, and a healthy body is the foundation of a productive life. We must cultivate simple daily habits like walking, stretching and eating right to prevent avoidable illnesses,” she said.
She explained that the wellness walk is part of an ongoing campaign to encourage residents to prioritise preventive healthcare rather than waiting until illness sets in.
Participants at the event also benefited from health talks delivered by medical professionals, as well as aerobics and wellness demonstrations.
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Dr. Soludo reaffirmed her commitment to advancing public health in Anambra State through consistent advocacy on fitness, nutrition, hygiene and mental wellness.
She urged citizens to take responsibility for their health, stressing that prevention remains cheaper and safer than cure.
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