Anambra Governor’s Wilfe Calls for Intensified Campaign to Stop Spread of HIV Aids

By Uche Eke

Wife of Anambra State Governor, Dr. Mrs Nonye Soludo has called for intensified campaign geared towards stopping the spread of HIV and AIDS in the Nigerian society, especially the state.

She also called for greater attention to those living with HIV, stressing that they are humans beings and needs to be treated as such.

Mrs. Soludo made the remarks while speaking as the World Health Organisation joins partners and communities to commemorate World AIDS Day 2025, under the theme “Overcoming disruption, transforming the AIDS response”, calling for sustained political leadership, international cooperation, and human-rights-centred approaches to end AIDS by 2030.

According to her, nothing makes such persons unfortunate and less humans who should be treated with disdain and hate.

The Wife of the Governor said the society have a responsibility to protect and accommodate Persons Living With HIV, whether at home, school, work, or worship places .

Mrs Soludo noted that Living with HIV is neither an unfortunate incarceration nor a death sentence.

She therefore said that it’s really important that everyone remains extra cautious of any affair that can lead to HIV transmission as the key word remains caution.

The Anambra First Lady said called on those Living with HIV to also remember that routine tests really help a great deal as beating that phobia for HIV tests is something they must prioritize.

The Wife of the Governor maintained that like most sicknesses, detecting HIV infection early enough can help greatly in managing the disease and most importantly, guaranteeing their continued existence.

Correspondent Uche Ndeke reports that the Wife of the Governor whatever that should be done to stop the spread of HIV and AIDS must really start with everyone.