The Power Of Little Things: Nonye Soludo’s Quiet Act Of Grace
Princess-Ekwi Ajide
If you ever have the privilege of being in the presence of Nonye Soludo, wife of the Anambra State Governor, you may come away with more than just a photo opportunity or political impression you might just leave with a renewed sense of humanity.
Nonye Soludo is not your typical First Lady.
She carries no airs. There is something profoundly ordinary yet strikingly extraordinary about how she moves through life, quietly touching lives in ways that don’t scream for attention.
Her recent visit to Dunukofia Local Government Area is yet another testimony to that.
On a warm day just two weeks ago, Mrs Soludo was at the local government headquarters in Ukpo, disbursing over ₦54 million in recapitalisation grants to more than 1,000 female petty traders.
It was a moment of empowerment for the women “Ndi afia table” as they’re fondly called but something else entirely stole the show.
Amidst the crowd, the First Lady’s eyes caught two physically challenged individuals struggling to move across the grassy field. With quiet urgency, she whispered to the State Commissioner for Health, Dr Afam Obidike.
The event came to an end, and guests began to disperse but Mrs Soludo remained seated. Calm. Composed. Unmoved by the shuffle around her.
Time passed 25 minutes, then nearly 40 and finally, two brand new wheelchairs arrived, having been urgently fetched from Awka on her instruction.
Despite gentle persuasion from officials to allow someone else present the gifts later, she waited and personally handed over the wheelchairs and financial support to the two individuals.
The crowd watched, some in tears, others in disbelief.
It was not a performance neither was it for the cameras, It was simply who she is.
This is not an isolated act. Those who know her well can attest to her deeply rooted compassion one that predates her husband’s political office. She gives without fanfare, and she serves without noise.
In a world obsessed with grandeur, Nonye Soludo reminds us of the power of little things — the quiet, thoughtful gestures that leave the biggest imprints on the human soul.
Anambra may be in the hands of Professor Charles Soludo, but its heartbeat, perhaps, lies in the gentle compassion of Nonye.
