Dr Nonye Soludo, wife of Anambra State Governor, has called on youths to harness their creative potential and embrace innovation as tools for societal progress.
Soludo, founder, Healthy Living initiative, made the call in a message to commemorate the World Innovation and Creativity Day.
She highlighted the importance of ideas and originality in driving development.
World Creativity and Innovation Day is marked every April 21 to raise awareness around the importance of creativity and innovation in problem solving.
This is with respect to advancing the United Nations sustainable development goals.
The commemoration has the theme – “Harnessing Creativity for Global Progress”.
She said the day celebrated the power of ideas, the courage to think differently and the beauty of innovation in advancing communities.
The governor’s wife urged youths, dreamers and change-makers to recognise and utilise their unique talents.
She noted that innovation was not limited to technology but extended to problem-solving and creating opportunities.
“Innovation is not only about technology; it is about finding new ways to solve problems.
“It is about uplifting others and creating opportunities where none existed before,” she said.
Soludo expressed pride in the ingenuity and resilience of Anambra people.
She described them as key drivers of inclusive growth across various sectors.
According to her, entrepreneurs, artisans, students and professionals in the state continue to demonstrate creativity that fosters a brighter future.
She emphasised the need to nurture curiosity, support bold ideas and invest in human potential to achieve sustainable development.
“Within each of us lies the potential to transform our world,” she added
