Uwaegbute receives acclaim for Miss Tourism pageant

By Guardian Nigeria

17 June 2023 | 2:32 am

One of the most prestigious beauty pageants in the country, Miss Tourism Nigeria concluded its highly anticipated 11th edition last weekend in Lagos, Nigeria.

The successful execution of the grand event is attributed to the exceptional leadership and dedication of Mr. Casmir Uwaegbute, the Programme Director of Miss Tourism Nigeria.

Under Uwaegbute’s astute guidance and expertise, the 11th edition of Miss Tourism Nigeria was a resounding success. The pageant showcased the diverse heritage and cultural richness of Nigeria while promoting tourism as a catalyst for national development and saw 26-year-old business entrepreneur, Joy Ebere Ekekwe from Igbera in Bende local council of Abia state emerge winner of the 11th season of Miss Tourism Nigeria.

Miss Joy will represent Nigeria at the 2023 Miss World Tourism competition from July 20 – 30 in Colombo, Sri Lanka while runners up, Somtochukwu Maduagwu will represent Nigeria at the Miss Tourism World in China. Miss Glam Nigeria went to Sophia Adaeze, who will represent Nigeria in India. Miss Loveth Oyetunji, Miss Tourism Africa Nigeria, will represent Nigeria at Miss Tourism Africa pageant in September.

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