Miss Igbo culture Tourism is an annual beauty pageant run by the Eastern regional universities and polytechnics. The pageant was first held in 200, where 23 contestants competed.
The Miss Igbo Culture Tourism Organization has unveiled its finalists for its 2017 event. The first task for each contestant was to create a signature look,
A look that describes their totality.
From the moment of completing the entry form, the "job interview"
commences and this will eventually Culminate in the winner taking on a position which will see her
"working" for the sponsors, designers, charities, media and most importantly, for the Nigerian public.
From the moment of crowning, we encourage a healthy way of life - with the correct eating and exercise
plan - to be able to sustain energy levels and general wellbeing throughout her reign. A key focus of the
pageant is to empower young women from the moment they are chosen as semi- finalists to the
possibility of eventually being crowned the winner. The most rewarding aspect of taking on this role is
the joy of giving time and energy to those less fortunate and the heart warming and heart wrenching
moments that are experienced. The value of the impact that you can make on the lives of so many people
cannot be measured in monetary terms. Having empathy and compassion are key to making a difference.