Lawyer and model Doris Esiokhayamhe Ogah from the south-south region, on Thursday night, December 19, 2024, won the 45th Miss Nigeria pageant.
The event, which took place at the Royal Box Event Centre in Victoria Island, Lagos, featured 20 semi-finalists who were unveiled on Tuesday.
The contestants went through various stages, showcasing their cultural heritage.
Ogah defeated four other finalists — Ann Eneanya, Divine Nelson, Bukunmi Ogunsanya, and Diane Paul — to secure the prestigious award.
Shatu Garko, the 44th Miss Nigeria, thereafter crowned Ogah as her successor.
Speaking after the feat, Ogah described her participation in the pageant as “an honour”. She also expressed gratitude to the organisers for turning her dream into reality. The 26 year old 45th Miss Nigeria wrote in an earlier Instagram post:
“My name is Doris Esiokhayamhe Ogah, and I am honored to proudly represent the South-South Geopolitical Zone in this year’s Miss Nigeria pageant.”
“It’s been a lifelong dream of mine to be given the opportunity to serve as an example to inspire and empower countless women and girls around the world,”.
