FIRST MISS WORLD WINNER 'KIKI HAKANSSON' PASSED AWAY AT THE AGE OF 95.(PHOTOS).

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  Sad to learn of the passing of the very first Miss World, Kerstin Margareta "Kiki" HÃ¥kansson, at the age of 95. Swedish beauty Kiki won the very first Miss World title back in 1951 and remains the only winner to be crowned in a bikini.  The pageant world sends its condolences to Kiki's son Chris and her entire family at the loss of an iconic queen. Rest assured that this trailblazing lady will never be forgotten. ACCORDING TO ANOTHER SOURCE: Kiki Hakansson, the first-ever Miss World, passed away at the age of 95. She died peacefully in her sleep at her home in California on Monday, November 4. Her family confirmed she was “comfortable, peaceful, and well cared for” in her final days. The news was shared via the official Miss World Instagram account. Born in Sweden, Kiki Hakansson made history in 1951 when she was crowned Miss World at the pageant held in London. Originally conceived as a one-time event for the 1951 Festival of Britain, the Miss World competition became

ANAMBRA GOVERNOR'S WIDE DISTRIBUTES STARTER PACKS, AS AGRIC COMM UNDERSCORES IMPORTANCE OF MECHANISATION. (PHOTOS). #PRESS RELEASE.


 Governor’s Wife Distributes Starter Packs, As Agric Comm Underscores Importance Of Mechanisation


By Chukwuka Ugokwe


The Anambra State Governor's Wife, Dr Mrs Nonye Soludo, has distributed starter packs to 12 youths who have completed training in equipment fabrication under the Value Chain Development Programme.


Additionally, she flagged off the distribution of agricultural processing equipment, machinery, and open-body tricycles aimed at supporting the productivity of rice and cassava farmers, especially women’s farming cooperatives.


The initiative is part of the State's  Value Chain Development Programme (VCDP), a decade-old scheme focused on supporting rice and cassava farmers. 


VCDP  has been instrumental in enhancing food production, modernizing agricultural processes, and creating market opportunities.


 Mrs. Soludo emphasized the program’s achievements in fostering improved processing facilities, noting that such investments benefit vulnerable groups and bolster Anambra’s agricultural landscape.


In line with Gov.  Chukwuma  Soludo’s “1 Youth, 2 Skills” agenda, this year’s cohort marks an ongoing effort to combat youth unemployment through skill development.


 Mrs. Soludo announced plans to train 20 more youths in 2025, reinforcing the government’s commitment to job creation.


 The newly distributed tricycles, she highlighted, will support farmers in transporting their goods to market efficiently, thereby reducing production costs and expanding market reach.


Mrs. Soludo urged recipients to utilize the resources responsibly to elevate their livelihoods, stressing that these tools are meant to benefit communities rather than being sold. 


The distribution underscored the administration’s dedication to advancing Anambra’s agricultural sector and strengthening local economies through strategic empowerment initiatives.


She officially declared the distribution open, expressing optimism for the program’s continued success and impact on the lives of Anambra’s farmers and youth.


In an address, the State Commissioner For Agriculture, Dr Forster Ihejiofor described the event as a manifestation of the shared mission to drive Mechanisation, enhance productivity and improve the livelihoods of small holder farmers.


While urging the beneficiaries to take pride in what they have achieved, he emphasized the need for even more accomplishments.


"Your role is pivotal in building an Anambra where agriculture is not only a means of livelihood but also a vehicle for economic transformation"


Earlier, the Acting State Programme Coordinator, Anambra State Value Chain Development Programme, Dr Mrs Debby Onyefulu, said the programme in collaboration with federal government and IFAD had been instrumental in transforming rice and cassava farming across the state.


"With this support,we are enhancing our farmers capacity for improved production and access to markets.


"The distribution of processing equipment to women's groups, tricycles for the Commodity Agricultural Forum Members and training in nutrition sensitive agriculture,ball reflect our holistic approach to agricultural sector and economic development"


*Chukwuka is of the Ministry of Information, Anambra State

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