The wife of Anambra governor, Dr Nonye Soludo, has urged traders to desist from using harmful chemicals for food storage.

Mrs Soludo made the call while addressing traders at Nkwo Nnewi Market, where she continued her ongoing Healthy Living Market outreach.

She said that using such chemicals could have damaging implications on human health.

“Many traders use chemicals to store or preserve their food products to avoid spoilage, and they are not even aware of the health implications of the chemicals.

“Many life-threatening diseases that we see today are a result of the chemicals used to store food items. Some of the chemicals causing slow-killing sicknesses come from foods grown or stored with chemicals.

“We have to desist from using poisonous chemicals on food items meant for human consumption, to safeguard our health,” she said.

Mrs Soludo also encouraged the traders to imbibe environmental and personal hygiene for a healthier market and state.

Earlier, Humphery Anuna, president-general of Anambra State Amalgamated Traders Association, said the Healthy Living campaign was impacting positively on the lives of residents.

Mr Anuna appreciated the governor’s wife for taking the time to bring the Healthy Living crusade to the markets and for devoting her time to the welfare of humanity.

“The Healthy Living crusade is being felt across the state and has corrected so many negative habits that affect people’s health and well-being.

“We, the traders, are encouraged to adopt the message and make it an everyday practice in the markets and in our homes,” he said.

The governor’s wife donated hand-washing buckets, refuse bags, aprons, and disinfectants to help promote hygiene in the markets.

 (NAN)