The winner of Miss Naija Crown Royal Ambassador, Grace Yakubu, has entered into partnership with Redstone Estate and Adenbyintra, to fight poverty through the provision of quality education to women especially the young girls.
Also, being part of the deal that will run from 2023 to 2024 through the Engr. Agaba Ikwue Foundation to fight the scourge of poverty among young women, is Princess Chidinma Okonkwo, the winner of Miss Naija Universe.
Speaking during the unveiling of the Queens and the official signing of the deal, the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Redstone Estate and Adenbyintra, Engr. Agaba Ikwue, said the conglomerate has set aside 10 per cent of its annual profit for charity, adding that the Beauty Queens will help them in their efforts to give back to the society through poverty eradication and education initiatives.
“We are happy to unveil our Ambassadors. One is Miss Naija, Grace Yakubu and Miss Naija Universe, Princess Chidinma Okonkwo.
“This is a project that is aimed at empowering young Nigerians, especially young women. We realised that African culture is more disadvantageous to women. If we can harness the power of women, we can move forward.
“From the same society where I have benefited from, I feel I should give back. That’s why I am encouraging young women to use the opportunity to empower others for the next 12 months.
“You are to prove to the world that you are not only intelligent, beautiful but powerful. Since Nigeria is faced with so many illnesses, child mortality, economic crisis, and we just came out of the pandemic, we want the Queens to prove to the world that they have something to offer.
“The eyes of the world are on you, do not let us down. You must watch your public conduct. Project a national identity,” Ikwue said, adding that the business conglomerate, which is into engineering, has a Foundation that focuses on education in their efforts to eradicate poverty.
“We are fighting poverty through quality education. We also engage in empowering widows and orphans in collaboration with the Methodist Church.
“10 per cent of our yearly profit is used for charity and humanitarian projects. We partner with the Nigerian Society of Engineers (NSE) to build computer centers in the six geopolitical zones for female students who are interested in studying sciences. So, the Queens will partner with us to project and encourage young ladies to study science,” Ikwue added.
Speaking at the event, the Grand Ambassador, who is also the Miss Naija 2023, Grace Yakubu, said they were looking forward to working with estate firm in teaching, educating and empowering others.
On her part, Princess Okonkwo, who is also the Miss Naija Universe 2023, said they will never let the company down.
For their part, the organisers of ‘Miss Naija’, the illustrious beauty pageant known for celebrating grace, beauty, and intelligence, organised by Samaila Adoyi Ogwuche, said the women were exceptional and will represent their distinguished sponsors and partners with poise and distinction.
