The wife of the Anambra State Governor, Dr. Nonye Soludo, has reaffirmed that human rights remain sacred, inviolable, and essential to building a more inclusive and equitable society.
Dr. Soludo made the assertion on Wednesday in a statement marking the 2025 World Human Rights Day, observed globally every December 10.
Speaking on this year’s theme, ‘Let’s Stand for Equality, Freedom, and Dignity for All,’ Dr. Soludo stressed that every individual—regardless of creed, culture, race, belief, politics, or gender, deserves full recognition of their humanity and fair treatment.
“Human rights are as sacred as the values they uphold. Every human being deserves the right to live, to safety, to succeed, and to thrive without fear or inhibition,” she said.
Dr. Soludo, who also founded the Nonye Soludo Healthy Living Initiative, noted that respect for human rights forms the bedrock of any just and progressive society. She emphasised that everyday interactions shape the strength and character of communities.
“Our lives depend greatly on how we treat one another. We must look beyond differences in race, background, gender, and belief systems,” she said. “Our unique identities should unite us rather than divide us. No one deserves to live in a society marked by fear, alienation, or extremism.”
Reiterating the non-negotiable nature of human dignity, the Anambra First Lady insisted that fairness and equality must remain core values.
“Everyone, no matter their cultural, political, or religious differences, deserves full human dignity and fairness. These rights are not negotiable,” she affirmed.
Dr. Soludo’s message echoes the global spirit of Human Rights Day, which commemorates one of the world’s most enduring commitments to freedom, equality, and universal human rights.