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BY DENNIS UGBUDIAN
Cross River State agog as every machinery has been put in place for the maiden edition of Miss Africa pageantry taking place in Calabar, the beautiful city that prides itself as Nigeria’s premier tourist destination
The event, taking place at the prestigious Calabar International Convention Center CICCm Cross River State, comes up on the 26th of November,2016, and is set to be one of its kinds in recent time.
DAYLIGHT.NG gathered that 30 ladies between the ages of 18-25 years, representing 40 African countries across 5 regions, will be contesting for laurels.
The Organisers stated that the Miss Africa 2016 Calabar Nigeria beauty pageant is one of the many dynamic inclusion by Senator Ben Ayade, Governor of Cross River State to the Christmas festival and Carnival Calabar, a 32 day festival that holds every year from 1st to 31st December with daily events that climax on the 28th of December with the Carnival Calabar as he grows the brand which has blossomed consistently for 14 years from strength to strength.
It was learnt that After a successful casting that held across the various regions of the African continent, the 30 finalists will combine brains and beauty for one to become the true African Queen on climate change. |
The winner will promote green economy and initiatives as a veritable tool for sustainable development whilst merging beauty with nature and a tenacious cause centered around creating the much needed awareness on humans direct and indirect impact on the environment.
According to them, “climate change is reshaping human civilization as we know it. The response from global communities will determine the future of the human race. Our food system, our economies, our cities and communities are now adapting to climate change globally. The fate of our planet we call home is uncertain and it is in our best interest to come together and address the challenges we face.
“Climate change affects everyone. Our actions and support can make a difference in how the world responds and adapts to its changing climate. It is with this resolve and conviction that gave birth to the Miss Africa 2016 pageant with the theme, “Green Economy, a tool for Sustainable Development.
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“The eventual Queen will be the African Ambassador on climate change and the African face and voice in creating awareness in the global fight against climate change sponsored and supported by the Cross River State Government.”
Speaking at a world press conference held at Capital Hill, Sandton, Johannesburg South Africa which was attended by the Nigerian Ambassador to South Africa, Mrs. Uche Ajulu Okeke, Ndaba Mandela and popular South African radio host, Tbo Touch, the Special Adviser, Governor’s Office/Events Management, Hon, ken Aklah, Informed the media houses present that Miss Africa 2016 world press conference was held in South Africa to strengthen ties and promote cultural exchange between both countries and also promote the Calabar festival and Carnival Calabar to the world.
The Nigerian Ambassador to South Africa, Mrs. Uche Ajulu Okeke who was clearly excited said there was no better time for the collaboration between both countries as it is very necessary for Africans to unite and promote their cultures.
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After receiving the Miss Africa 2016 team and some of the contestants in the Nigerian Embassy a day earlier, she has rallied her support by ensuring and declaring that any traveller from South Africa that wants to attend the Miss Africa 2016 and the Calabar festival and Carnival Calabar after applying will get their visas in 24 hours.
She is also attending the Calabar festival this year and has already booked her tickets and encouraged all South Africans to visit Cross River.
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