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MISS NIGERIA PAGEANT GETS NEW BOARD MEMBERS. (PHOTO).


 Miss Nigeria pageant gets new board members


The Miss Nigeria beauty pageant has expanded its board with the addition of three accomplished individuals, as revealed by the pageant’s Instagram handle.

The purpose of this addition is to strengthen the leadership team, bringing the total number of board members to six.

The new addition to the esteemed board includes Senami Sosu, Chioma Okigbo, and Olatomiwa Williams.

The existing board already boasts prominent figures, including accomplished filmmaker and creative entrepreneur Ego Boyo, 24th Miss Nigeria Wunmi Ogunbiyi, and the Associate Vice President and Portfolio Manager of the Nigeria Sovereign Investment Authority (NSIA), Aisha Abba Kyari.

This expansion has garnered positive reactions, praising the credibility of the board. Notably, the board is now chaired by talented screen star Rita Dominic-Anosike, who assumed the position in October 2023, injecting a new wave of positivity and empowerment into the historic pageant, established in 1957.

Senami Sosu, the MD/CEO of Imanes Interiors Limited, brings over 25 years of experience in interior design and diversification into real estate. As a philanthropist and advocate for women and children, she plays active roles on the boards of companies in the oil and gas and mining sectors.

Chioma Okigbo, CEO of MODD Management Company Limited, with 28 years of experience, specializes in wealth creation through investment management. Additionally, as the founder of Body Beautiful FLP, she helps individuals achieve personal wellness and business goals.

Olatomiwa Williams, the Country Manager for Microsoft in Nigeria and Ghana, contributes over 20 years of experience in the information technology industry. Her commitment to empowering women in tech is evident through mentorship initiatives aimed at nurturing the next generation of female leaders in the field.

This announcement coincides with the upcoming International Women’s Day, symbolizing a new era of empowerment and impact through pageantry under the leadership of Rita Dominic-Anosike.

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