Lagos Govt partners Arewa Eko pageant

Arewa Eko Beauty Pageant (AEBP), a unique and refreshingly different pageant, which aims at promoting the rich cultural values of Lagos State as well as further help to increase the social and ethnic awareness of Lagos ladies, has berthed with so many promises.
According to youthful Barrister Ogunsanya Adedapo, the boss of Sena ‘P’ Concept, organizers of the pageant, which holds soon, the event; has been endorsed by the Lagos State government and some corporate bodies. In her words: “The ministries of Tourism/Inter-Government Relations, Local Government/Chieftaincy Affairs as well as the Office of the Secretary to the State Government, have all endorsed Arewa Eko beauty pageant. We are also grateful to them for endorsing and standing by us, she quipped.
Commenting further on the aims and objectives of AEBP, Adedapo said: “The main objective of this pageant is creating a platform where vital issues that concern the development process of our core cultural values and heritage would be addressed.
We also intend bringing back those glorious days when the dress code of the Lagos woman was appreciated. Above all, we aim at creating avenues for our young women to express their talents, skills and intelligence. The pageant will also kick against contestants showcasing attires that are close to nudity. We would only showcase and demonstrate only the attires sewn and worn by culture and tradition friendly ladies all over the world. It is going to be an annual event that would further help to remind us about our great historic background, values, unity and diversity”, she explained.
On who is eligible to participate, Adedapo, said a contestant must be a Yoruba lady. She must also speak Yoruba and English fluently. Must be between the ages of 18 and 26, single and also possesses the SSCE.
While in camp, the contestants would be groomed by a team of experts on how to catwalk, choreograph and also receive lectures on etiquette, history and culture of Lagos State, as well as the art of interacting with people, especially personalities.
Meanwhile, series of entertainment activities already lined up for the grand finale include: comedy, music, traditional dances, fashion shows, mini art exhibitions, photographic displays, drummers’ displays and raffle draws.
A brand new car, N1m cash, an all expenses paid trip to Dubai and one year wardrobe allowance, awaits the eventual winner, while there are consolation prizes for the two runners up and other contestants. The organizers also promised that the eventual winner would have an interesting and adventurous reign, touring communities in Lagos State, while promoting her pet project. For more on the coming pageant, visit: www.arewaeko.com