Valentine’s Day: Nonye Soludo Urges Nigerians to Embrace Love, Kindness

Dr Nonye Soludo, wife of the Anambra State governor, has urged Nigerians to mark this year’s Valentine’s Day by celebrating love and extending acts of kindness to others.

Soludo called on citizens to demonstrate kindness through both words and actions, emphasising that genuine affection should define the occasion.

The Anambra First Lady, who is also founder of Healthy Living with Nonye Soludo, said there is nothing more evocative than the gift of true love.

In a statement released on Saturday to commemorate the celebration, she stressed that even a single act of love can create a lasting impact.

Valentine’s Day, originally observed as a Christian feast honouring Saint Valentine, has evolved into a global cultural and commercial celebration of romance, commitment, and love.

Speaking further, Soludo encouraged Nigerians to embrace love with “an open and gracious heart,” free from hate and unkindness.

She said, “There’s nothing more evocative than the gift of true love. To love is to carry an open and gracious heart, free from hate, unkindness, and inhumanity.

Give today not because it’s Valentine’s Day, but because one little act of love can make a memorable impact.

Let your words and actions today carry significant kindness and genuine affection.

Celebrate this special occasion with the people you love, and remember to extend a hand of kindness to everyone around you. Happy Valentine’s Day. I love you all.”