Meet the contestants for 40th edition

December 19, 2016 4:18 PM

The contestants for the 40th edition of the Miss Nigeria pageant have been unveiled.

The 40th edition of the Miss Nigeria pageant unveils the thirty-eight contestants who will represent the rich heritage of the thirty-six states in Nigeria plus the FCT.

These contestants are the successful candidates who passed through the audition stages held in four different audition locations (Abuja, Portharcourt, Enugu and Lagos).

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They headed to camp immediately after the auditions. In camp, they have been involved in different activities, which include a three day intensive empowerment training at NEPC (Nigerian Export Promotional Council), etiquette classes with Mrs Janet Adetu and fun choreography sessions.

Other activities planned for camp are courtesy/facility visits, the international beach soccer courtesy of PowerHorse, and mentorship by a renowned WIMBIZ member, amongst others.

These selected contestants will be Judged based on the following criteria; punctuality, etiquette, daily tasks and also the Green Girl challenge.

On the 19th of December, the Miss Nigeria 2016 Queen will be crowned at the Eko Convention Centre, Eko Hotel and Suits, Victoria Island Lagos.

To support your favorite contestant and experience the glitz and glamour of this grand event, get your tickets for N5, 000 or N10, 000 at Eko Hotel and Suits, or online at www.arfriticket.com.

Other outlets include Farenheit Hotel, U.S polo Surulere and Apapa mall, Ebeano Supermarkets, Genesis Deluxe cinemas, Slot Surulere, Ikeja city mall, Saka Tinubu, Ikorodu, Festac and computer village, studio 24 nationwide.

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Don't miss the Ruby edition. Miss Nigeria isa proud of her heritage.

Here are the names of the contestants and the State they represent.

Miss ONYINYE – Representing ABIA

Miss PRINCESS - Representing FCT

Miss GLADYS - Representing ADAMAWA

Miss IDOREMYIN - Representing AKWA IBOM

Miss CHIOMA - Representing ANAMBRA

Miss EDITH - Representing BAUCHI

Miss ISAAC - Representing BAYELSA

Miss ANNA – Representing BENUE

Miss BLESSING – Representing BORNO