The Miss Nigeria Beauty Pageant 2016 will be the 40th edition of the competition and has been scheduled to hold on December 19, 2016 at the Eko Hotels and Suites. Registrations for the competition was extended from the 19th of November due to some complaints on issues with registering and the opportunity is still open to beautiful young ladies till the 2nd of December. To register and take part simply visit www.missnigeria.ng choose ‘call to entry’ tab. Registration fee is N5000 Naira, the audition for Miss Nigeria 2016 will end on the 2nd of December 2016.
Miss Nigeria Beauty Pageant 2016 : Miss Nigeria 2015
Speaking at the press briefing where the event was announced, Dr. May Ikeora, an ex-beauty queen of Miss Nigeria pageantry, said: “All participants are expected to be Nigerian citizens between the ages of 18 to 25 years, be of good health and character, and speak fluent English etc”. She further urged participants to follow due registration procedure concerning the entry payment detailed on the Miss Nigeria platform.
“Becoming Miss Nigeria isn’t all about engaging in social media or going to parties, but it’s all about becoming a representative to other women. What we are looking for is a young lady who has discipline, great values and who can also be a role model to other aspiring young ladies around the world”.
“This medium is to encourage young girls who are afraid to stand for themselves, the Miss Nigeria pageantry is not all about indecent dressing or bikinis, but it’s all about making you feel empowered,” she added.
Winner of the 2015 Miss Nigeria pageant, Leesi Peter-Vigboro, a graduate of Computer Science from the University of Port Harcourt, expressed herself on her tenure over the year during a brief interview. “Becoming Miss Nigeria isn’t something I’ve always dreamed of, I was actually interested in the prize but as the year went by, I’ve been able to understand the true meaning of this project. I was able to embark on a nationwide tour to train primary, high school and university students on the act of using nonviolence as an effective tool to resolve conflicts,” she said. She encouraged all participants to be determined and also abstain from any immoral act in order not to ruin the organization.
Prizes to be won include, for the winner: Asides from winning this prestigious crown, the winner will get to represent Nigeria in an international pageant among other fabulous prizes including, One Luxury Car; 3 million Naira; Complete Style and Beauty Makeover; Goodwill Ambassador; 1 Year Free Accommodation and many royalties. For the runners-up: Lots of consolation and cash prizes to be won. One or more Lucky Winner: Miss Nigeria Entrepreneurial Program – financial support to run your own business and mentor-ship.
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#MissNigeria2016 Miss Nigeria is one of Africa’s biggest beauty pageant. It is also Nigeria’s oldest and most famous beauty pageants and its back this year for its 40th edition the Ruby Edition this December.
To register and take part in the audition for Miss Nigeria 2016 which will end on the 2nd of December 2016; For more information, contact +23408142842272 or +234090337650311 or email info@missnigeria.org. Instagram: @missnigeriaorg. Facebook: MissNigeriaBeautyPageant
Email oreime.com if you need assistance getting a form.
Source: Guardian Woman
