The Anambra State Ministry of Education has approved the introduction of ‘Healthy Living with Nonye Soludo’ in primary and secondary schools in the state.
Healthy Living with Nonye Soludo, is a new project and social campaign of the Wife of the Governor of Anambra State, Mrs Nonye Soludo.
According to the governor’s wife, it is an open forum for hygiene and right health enthusiasts, driven by ethics and passion.
Presenting the letter of approval to the chairpersons of Anambra State Universal Basic Education Board (ASUBEB) and Post Primary Schools Service Commission (PPSSC), during a meeting with project’s team members, the Anambra State Commissioner for Education, Professor Ngozi Chuma-Udeh, said formation of the new club will give stronger support to few existing ones and help school children understand the importance of living right.
She commended the founder of the project, Mrs Soludo, for amplifying the movement and always showing passion for the welfare of children, women and the less privileged.
The project’s team members had earlier held a meeting with a team from the Anambra State Ministry of Health, led by the commissioner, Dr Afam Obidike.
The meeting was to harmonize plans and strategies for the project, as well as assess other areas of mutual work interests.
In the manual for Healthy Living for Nonye Soludo will be lessons on how to eat right (you are what you eat), anti-smoking, anti-drug, abuse of medicine, personal hygiene, healthy environment (clean and sustainable environment, don’t litter, don’t keep stagnant water), physical fitness, showing love and compassion to one another, among others.
Other engagements of the Clubs shall include but not limited to healthy living debates, quizzes, health talks and education, group fitness/workout sessions, girl child support and hygiene, general wellness, leisures, student/school support, medical outreaches, etc.
Membership of the clubs is totally free, however, there are strict rules for members and intending members alike.
The project aims to set up Healthy Living Clubs in primary, secondary and tertiary institutions in Anambra State that will serve as formative grounds for education and exposure of school children, teenagers and young people to the basics of healthy living, and how they can incorporate the best living and wellness principles into their daily lives.
Olusola Akintonde
