As part of efforts aimed at driving inclusive development, Capital Luxury Group, through its corporate social responsibility arm, the Miss Luxury Foundation, met with the Benue State Ministry of Women and Social Affairs recently, to forge a partnership aimed at empowering young women through education, leadership, and economic inclusion.
The high-level engagement was held at the Ministry’s headquarters in Makurdi. The event featured a presentation by Project Manager of the Miss Luxury Foundation, Solomon Akeh, who represented Executive Director of the Foundation, Edidiong Udoidiong.
He outlined the mission of the Miss Luxury Foundation and the purpose of the visit—to secure the Ministry’s endorsement and collaboration for the upcoming Miss Luxury Pageantry 2025.
To Akeh, “At Capital Luxury, we believe that real luxury is the ability to uplift others. Miss Luxury is not just about the crown—it’s a transformative platform that nurtures confidence, vision, and purpose. This partnership with the Ministry will help ensure that the empowerment we envision reaches every corner of Benue and beyond.”
During a question and answer session, ministry officials expressed enthusiasm for the initiative and its alignment with government programmes focused on gender equality and youth empowerment. The Foundation also shared plans to use the pageant as a springboard for broader initiatives, including leadership development, skills acquisition, entrepreneurship boot camps, and long-term mentorship for young women.
Responding, Commissioner for Women and Social Affairs, Ann Itodo, welcomed the initiative and reaffirmed the ministry’s commitment to supporting partnerships that deliver meaningful, lasting value.
Directors within the ministry shared insights into government priorities and offered recommendations for maximizing the pageant’s inclusivity and policy alignment.
The meeting concluded with a mutual commitment to ongoing dialogue and strategic implementation. This collaboration reinforces Capital Luxury Group’s position as a responsible thought leader in Nigeria’s private sector—leveraging innovation, culture, and inclusive development to drive transformational impact across communities.
Founded by Edidiong Udoidiong, Capital Luxury Group is a multifaceted conglomerate committed to redefining excellence across transportation, real estate, charter services, and social impact. With innovation and community empowerment at its core, the Group builds ecosystems that empower communities and inspire sustainable growth.
Miss Luxury Foundation is the social responsibility arm of Capital Luxury Group, focused on empowering young women and promoting community transformation through education, leadership training, and socially conscious pageantry.
