Nigerian lawyer and model Doris Esiokhayamhe Ogah, representing the South-South region, emerged as the winner of the 2024 Miss Nigeria Beauty Pageant. The 45th edition of the prestigious event, themed “Beyond Beauty: Reigning Together as Queens,” took place on Thursday, December 19, at the Royal Box, Victoria Island, Lagos.
The competition featured 45 contestants from across Nigeria, with 20 semifinalists progressing to vie for the crown. These were further narrowed to the top 10, comprising Ann Eneanya, Abosede Sorinola, Oluwatofunmi Adekola, Praise Obafemi, Diane Paul, Simeon Obianujuwa, Faith Ogbele, Divine Nelson, Oluwabukumi Ogunsanya, and Doris Ogah.
The final stage featured a question-and-answer session, where the finalists were asked, “If you win the crown tonight, how will you use your platform to address the challenges faced by Nigerian youths?”
Five finalists—Ann Eneanya, Divine Nelson, Diane Paul, Oluwabukumi Ogunsanya, and Doris Ogah—progressed to the final round. After the last round of questioning, the judges crowned Doris Ogah as the winner of the 45th Miss Nigeria pageant.
Outgoing Miss Nigeria, Shatu Garko, congratulated her successor, urging her to make the most of her reign.
“To my successor, congratulations on beginning this incredible chapter. Embrace this journey with an open heart. Your crown is more than a symbol; it is a tool to inspire and uplift others. Trust yourself, because you have everything it takes to shine in this role.”
Reflecting on her reign, Garko added, “As I hand over this crown, I do so with gratitude and hope for the future. Though my reign ends here, the impact and memories will stay with me forever. This is not a goodbye but the beginning of a new chapter.”
The Miss Nigeria pageant remains a platform for empowering young women, celebrating culture, and inspiring community impact across the country.
