By Gabriel Olawale

AS part of its commitment to the development of Nigerian women, Miss Grand Nigeria, an affiliate of Miss Grand International, has commenced a search for the 2015 Miss Grand Nigeria in a beauty pageant aimed at championing the campaign  on violence against women.

Loveth Ajufoh

Unveiling plans for its 2015 edition which begins with screening of contestants on 1st of September, 2015, the organisers of the event, explained that the beauty pageant would usher in a new experience in the world of pageantry in Nigeria as well as honour outstanding women with the sum of N1 million, a brand new car and the right to represent Nigeria at the Miss Grand International World finals come October 2015 in Bangkok, Thailand.

At a press briefing in Lagos, Chief Executive Officer of QLA Nigeria Limited & National Director, Miss Grand Nigeria Beauty Pageant, Loveth Ajufoh, who explained the campaign tagged ‘Stop the war and Violence” said that apart from their commitment to encourage people to avoid the conflict and violence that may lead to war in any form, the pageant also seeks to promote peace and tourism in Nigeria.

Peace and tourism

It empowers young women to achieve their personal and professional goals while using their beauty, talents and intelligence. According to her, the contest aimed to bring to an end the era of intimidation and exploitation. “All it requires is commitment, self-confidence and trust in God. We therefore encourage our participants to believe in themselves and bring their best games on.”

“To participate, all you need is to visit our website and supply all the necessary details. Final screening of contestants for Miss Grand Nigeria will hold on 1st September 2015 at Orchid Hotels, Lekki, Lagos, Nigeria. The winner will represent Nigeria at the MGI world finals in October 2015 in Bangkok, Thailand.”

Continuing, Ajufoh assured stakeholders of a high degree of professionalism and integrity, “We will bring in our years of outstanding experience in pageantry; I was crowned Miss Unilag in 2009 and Miss University in Nigeria 2010 and then represented Nigeria at the World Miss University finals in Seoul, South Korea that same year. I was later appointed as a UN student peace emissary.”

“MGN 2015, apart from providing world class entertainment for our expected physical and broadcast audiences, will be a great opportunity for companies to further consolidate their position as brand Leaders in Africa. The event which will attract many big names in the entertainment industry, celebrities and dignitaries, will be broadcast on radio and TV. It will also be followed worldwide online,” she said