The newly elected executives of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Anambra State Council, on Monday, March 3rd 2025, paid a courtesy visit to Mrs. Nonye Soludo, at the Governor’s Lodge in Amawbia.
Angel Network News (ANN) reports that wife of the Governor of Anambra State,
Mrs. Soludo in her speech, expressed gratitude for the “Most Supportive Governor’s Wife of the NUJ, 2024” award conferred on her, describing it as a motivation to deepen her engagement with media professionals.
Mrs. Soludo urged journalists to join the “Solution Team” and amplify the achievements of Governor Chukwuma Soludo’s administration, which she said is “on a mission” to transform Anambra.
“As far as I am concerned, it is journalists that will spread the good works of the Solution government. Mr. Governor is not the usual politician that will blow his trumpets; he’s fully focused and got his eyes on the ball.
“The Governor is on a mission, and he always says every mission has a deadline! For him, it’s work! Work!! Work!!!” Mrs. Soludo stated.
The Anambra First Lady emphasized the need for journalists to work closely with the government to access “genuine information” about its activities and achievements for accurate public dissemination.
The governor’s wife also assured support for journalists planning to tour projects executed by the Soludo administration, adding, “If God says my husband will rule Anambra for a second tenure, you will see a difference in the state. There will be Anambra before and after Soludo. By the special grace of God, Anambra will be where it is supposed to be.”
Mrs. Soludo maintained that dialogue would strengthen media-government relations and ensure accurate reporting on the state’s development strides.
Speaking on the upcoming Anambra governorship election, Mrs. Soludo
cautioned against opposition “lies and propaganda,” disclosing that even her children have faced derogatory remarks online.
Chairman NUJ Anambra Council, Dr. Odogwu Emeka Odogwu, in his remarks,
acknowledged the union’s previously strained relationship with the government, vowing to forge stronger ties during their next three-year tenure.
Dr. Odogwu described Mrs. Soludo as “a mother and the voice of the voiceless in the South East. He revealed that approximately 400 active and 2,500 inactive journalists in the state have resolved to build a “good, working relationship” with the government.
The NUJ boss praised Anambra First Lady ‘s humility and her “Healthy Living” initiative, particularly the free distribution of nutritional pap to malnourished children and the promotion of backyard gardens.
Dr. Odogwu further appealed for direct access to Soludo to prevent “misguided reports, calling for an interface with the Governor.
