In her traditional way of celebrating Christmas, the Anambra State Governor’s wife, Nonye, yesterday, paid an unscheduled visit to Nnamdi Azikiwe University Teaching Hospital, NAUTH, Nnewi, where she met with children and other patients taking treatments in different wards of the hospital.

 

The visit, according to Mrs. Soludo, was another way sheis reaching out to the needy, as part of her humanitarian works.

At the hospital, the Governor’s wife toured the children’s emergency ward, maternity ward and intensive care unit where veteran Nollywood star, Chief Amaechi Muonagor, is currently receiving treatment.

 

Mrs. Soludo also met with and cleared bills of two babies delivered in the morning of Christmas at the hospital.

Speaking at the hospital, the Governor’s wife described the visit as part of her life, explaining that Christmas for her is all about charity and touching lives.

 

She urged people to emulate such step, and try to reciprocate the joy of the celebration in the life of those who are in need.

Receiving the Governor’s wife on behalf of the hospital management, the Chief Medical Director, Professor Joseph Ugbaja, described Mrs. Soludo’s visit as a reflection of who she is, and her passion for humanity, especially the needy.

 

He noted that the hospital is open to collaborating with the Governor’s wife on giving humanitarian support to women and children, and urged her to continue to drive the campaign of kindness and charity.

On his part, the Transition Committee Chairman of Nnewi North Local Government Area, Engineer Chris Obiorah described Mrs. Soludo as a different kind of Governor’s wife, making reference to her unassuming way of life, kind spirit and motherly worldview.

 

Engineer Obiorah also described the visit as rare; judging by the period, and asked everyone to emulate the Governor’s wife’s approach to charity.

Anambra State Commissioner for Industry, Mr. Christian Udechuwku, that of Health, Dr Afam Obidike, Transition Committee Chairman of Idemili South, Mrs. Amaka Obi, Governor’s children, among others, joined Mrs. Soludo on the visit.