Soludo Advocates Mothers’ Wellness As Crucial Element To Families’ Welfare, Societal Progress

Wife of Anambra State Governor, Dr Nonye Soludo, has advocated that mothers should prioritise their health and self-care, as an important route to their families’ welfare, societal progress and national development.

Soludo the founder of Healthy Living Initiative,a Non Governmental Organization (NGO) made the advocacy at a Mothers’Wellness Summit on Friday in Awka, themed: ‘Mothers’ Well-being: the Pillar of Every Home’.

The summit was organised by
Women Initiative for Greater Anambra (WIGA), in collaboration with Healthy Living with Nonye Soludo Initiative.

She said mothers were key players in building a healthy and productive society.

“Mothers often focus so much on their families that they neglect their own health, but prioritising your well-being is essential for setting a positive example for healthy habits, such self-care in the home.

“Parenting also requires physical energy and stamina. So, I urge our mothers to adopt practices that promote both physical and mental wellness. Go for regular health checks, eat balanced diet and exercise.

“For our families, society and Nigeria to be good, mothers need to be healthy to carry out their daily motherly responsibilities,”she said.

In his lecture, Brian Adinma, a Professor of Gynaecologist at Nnamdi Azikiwe University Teaching Hospital, Nnewi, called for the establishment of wellness clinics in communities.

Adinma said wellness clinics play a crucial role in supporting the health and well-being of women by providing holistic care tailored to women’s unique physical, emotional, and social needs.

“Women can access counseling and treatment for reproductive health issues such as menstrual disorders, menopause, fertility challenges and mental health issues,” he said.

Dr Afam Obidike, Anambra State Commissioner for Health, said that mothers play pivotal role in nurturing healthy families, which forms the foundation of a stable society and improved public health outcomes.

Mrs Amaka Obi, the Chairman, Idemili South Local Government Area of Anambra State and the Convener of WIGA, said that the summit aimed at empowering women through education, healthcare, and equal opportunities.

“When women thrive, Anambra state will flourish and become more inclusive, resilient, liveable and prosperous,” she said.