Silverbird Group, organisers of the Miss Universe Nigeria contest, has announced the contestants for its 2025 pageant.

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The organisers of the pageant unveiled the 22 contestants representing states across the country on Tuesday via Instagram.

According to the post, the competition goes beyond beauty, with participants expected to champion causes such as education, youth empowerment, healthcare, and gender equality.

The finalists entered camp on Sunday at the Festival Hotel in Festac, Lagos, where they will undergo grooming, fitness routines, and mentorship sessions ahead of the finale.

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Voting has also commenced on the Miss Universe Nigeria website.

This year’s winner will represent Nigeria at the global Miss Universe pageant, lead advocacy campaigns, and serve as a public goodwill ambassador.

She will also receive a cash prize, the amount of which has yet to be disclosed, along with material gifts, brand endorsements, training opportunities, and paid appearances.

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The 2025 Miss Universe Nigeria grand finale is scheduled for August 30.

Below are the finalists:

  1. Abia – Okereke Juliana
  2. Abuja (FCT) – Idungafa Eno
  3. Adamawa – Jemimah Akange
  4. Akwa Ibom – Ndah Eno
  5. Anambra – Basil Onyinyechi
  6. Bayelsa – Kurobo Fortune
  7. Cross River – Myya Jones
  8. Delta – Asaboro De-Blessing
  9. Ebonyi – Ugoaru Onuoha
  10. Edo – Adesuwa Omoigiafu
  11. Ekiti – Ezekiel Silver
  12. Enugu – Shalom Ozioko
  13. Gombe – Chibuzor Chijioke
  14. Imo – Queeneth Igbokwe
  15. Jigawa – Eleh Nneka
  16. Kaduna – Sophia Nelson
  17. Kano – Mbah Cynthia
  18. Kwara – Ufa Dania
  19. Lagos – Bolarinde Damilola
  20. Ogun – Ikediashi Irene
  21. Ondo – Elohor Okpako
  22. Rivers – Able Dike

The 2024 edition was won by Chidimma Adetshina, the embattled Miss South Africa contestant, who received a N10 million cash prize.

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