By Ovat Abeng
As the world marked this year 2026 world environment day, the wife of the Anambra State governor, Mrs Nonye Soludo has intensified advocacy for a responsible environmental consciousness among Anambra residents and Nigeria as a whole.
She said a cleaner environment is not just about aesthetics; it is about protecting lives, preventing diseases, and creating a healthier future.
Mrs Soludo advocacy called was contained in her message to commemorate day.
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According to her, the World Environment Day reminds us that Healthy Living equally begins with a healthy environment.
“The air we breathe, the water we drink, the food we eat, and the communities we live in are all connected to the decisions we make every day.
“A cleaner environment is not just about aesthetics; it is about protecting lives, preventing diseases, and creating a healthier future for us and, most importantly, for our children.
“As we commemorate this year’s World Environment Day, I encourage every household, school, market, and community to embrace simple habits that make a lasting difference: proper waste disposal, cleaner surroundings, tree planting, and responsible environmental consciousness.
“Through Healthy Living with Nonye Soludo Initiative, we remain committed to promoting a culture where personal health and environmental hygiene go hand in hand. And together, let’s nurture a greener, cleaner, smarter, and healthier Anambra, Mrs Soludo concluded.
The global theme for this year celebration is “Inspired by Nature. For Climate. For Our Future.”
