By Vincent Ujumadu
AWKA – Wife of the Anambra State Governor, Dr. Nonye Soludo, has emerged winner of the health activism category at the 2026 BudgIT Active Citizens Awards.
The award, in its third edition, recognises individuals and organisations making outstanding contributions to civic engagement, social development, accountability and sustainable development across Nigeria.
Mrs Soludo was honoured for her efforts in advancing preventive healthcare, community wellness and public health advocacy through her non-governmental organisation, the Healthy Living with Nonye Soludo Initiative.
She emerged winner ahead of Nigerian health and gender rights advocate, Ramatu Ada Ochekliye, and public health and social impact professional, Sidney Sampson, after a rigorous selection process that assessed nominees based on innovation, impact, sustainability, inclusion, leadership and measurable community outcomes.
