“Anambra First Lady Nonye Soludo Distributes 5,000 Hybrid Non GMO Seedlings to Boost Food Security”
The wife of the Governor of Anambra State, Nonye Soludo, has distributed 5,000 hybrid non-genetically modified organism (non-GMO) seedlings to residents across the state as part of efforts to strengthen household food production, healthy living, and community-based agriculture.
The initiative, carried out under her healthy living and wellness advocacy campaign, is aimed at encouraging families, schools, and communities to embrace home gardening as a sustainable solution to rising food costs and nutrition concerns in Nigeria.
Speaking during the distribution exercise in Anambra State, Dr. Soludo emphasized the importance of cultivating healthy eating habits through locally grown vegetables and fruits. She noted that the seedlings, which include hybrid non GMO varieties, were carefully selected to support safer food consumption while improving access to fresh produce at the household level.
According to her, the programme aligns with broader efforts by the administration of Governor Charles Chukwuma Soludo to promote agricultural sustainability, environmental consciousness, and economic resilience among residents.
Dr. Soludo said the initiative also seeks to empower women and young people by encouraging small-scale urban and backyard farming, which can serve as an additional source of nutrition and income for families amid prevailing economic pressures.
The distribution reportedly attracted community leaders, women’s groups, youth organisations, and agricultural extension stakeholders who commended the initiative as timely and impactful. Beneficiaries were also encouraged to adopt organic farming practices and maintain healthy dietary lifestyles.
Agriculture experts have increasingly advocated household gardening and climate-smart farming across Nigeria as inflation and supply chain challenges continue to affect food affordability. Analysts say localized food production could help reduce dependence on expensive market supplies while improving nutrition security in urban and rural communities.
The initiative further reinforces ongoing conversations around food sovereignty and public health in Africa, where governments and civil society groups are promoting sustainable agriculture as a pathway to economic stability and improved living standards.