Miss Iniobong
Okon, a 400 level student of Ebonyi State University won the 16th edition of
Miss Niger Delta Peace Cultural Pageant which held at Ibom Hall, Uyo, Akwa Ibom
State.
In her
statement she said "I am very grateful to God and my parents for their
support. I will, during my reign, impact positively on the lives of people in
the region and be a good ambassador of the organization."
According to
the President of Miss Niger Delta Organisation, Prince Sodin Akiagba, he said:
"The show focuses on re-orientation of values, socio-cultural integration,
peace promotion, talent and skills development, capacity building for self
reliance, self employment and empowerment of female youths of the region.
Since the
inception of the Miss Niger Delta pageant in 1999, the events and projects of
the pageant have served as a platform to project the image of the region
positively. Also, it promotes the rich cultural heritage of the region.
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