Anambra First Lady Gives Away 5,000 Hybrid Non-GMO Seed Packs

The First Lady of Anambra State, Dr. Mrs. Nonye Soludo, has appealed to Ndi Anambra to embrace household gardening as a way of promoting healthy living, food sufficiency, and economic support for families.

According to the governor’s wife, plans have been concluded to distribute 5,000 packs of hybrid Non-GMO seeds to passionate and interested individuals across the state.

Mrs. Soludo, who is the founder of the Nonye Soludo Healthy Living Initiative, stated that with the commencement of the annual rainy season farming period, she is delighted to once again support and encourage residents who desire to own household gardens or engage in subsistence farming.

She explained that the initiative is aimed at empowering residents to cultivate organic and healthy foods within their homes and communities.

According to her, each seed pack contains carefully selected varieties, including maize, green vegetables, cabbage, pepper, tomatoes, and okra.

The First Lady noted that the programme is designed to help individuals and families grow nutritious food crops while also encouraging self-reliance and sustainable living.

“As I always explain, I strongly believe that embracing home gardening is not only a step towards healthy living, but also a practical pathway to food sufficiency and economic support for every household,” she said.

She further urged residents to work towards cultivating healthier homes, greener communities, and a more food-secure Anambra State.

“We can do that. I strongly believe that we can. Embrace this opportunity,” she added.

Mrs. Soludo, however, disclosed that details of the distribution process would be made public in the coming days, while urging interested residents to get prepared.

She also revealed that more than 25,000 packs of hybrid Non-GMO seeds have been distributed to residents across the state since 2024.