The wife of Anambra State governor, Dr Nonye Soludo, in collaboration with Fidelity Bank Plc, has empowered no fewer than 2,000 beneficiaries, mainly women and children, with equipment, working tools/materials, as well as entrepreneurial support, as part of efforts to build sustainable development, strengthen their livelihoods and economic independence.
In the exercise conducted under the ‘Fidelity Bank/Healthy Living with Nonye Soludo Empowerment Programme’, the women received, among other items, sewing machines, grinding machines and food bank packs.
The children also received solar-powered school bags to support learning and inspire academic excellence.
Speaking during the event held at the Banquet Hall of the Light House, in Awka, on Saturday, Soludo said the programme was designed to promote economic inclusion, adding that every woman supported and every child supported represents a step towards building a stronger, healthier and more prosperous community.
The Anambra first lady highlighted the significance of the empowerment, saying it reflects the power of partnership and shared responsibility founded on the conviction that healthy people build healthy communities, and healthy communities build prosperous societies.
