2024 Carnival Calabar: Ephraim emerges winner of Queen of Humility beauty pageant
Miss Glory Tete Ephraim 23 from Cross River has won this year’s beauty pageant being part of this year’s Carnival Calabar festival. The event tagged “Queen of Humanity season 2” was organized by the office of the First Lady of Cross River State.
The event held at the Calabar International Conference Center over the weekend had dignitaries across all works of life from within and outside the State including members of the National Assembly.
Miss. Ephraim from Akpabuyo Local Government Area of Cross River State and a graduate of the University of Calabar beat nineteen other contestants to emerge the overall winner of the contest and was rewarded N5 million as prize money and a brand-new SUV car.
The first runner-up position was won by Miss Eside Deborah and rewarded with N3 million as prize money while the second runner-up position went to Miss. Ritemiquin Odey and rewarded N1.5 million. Two hundred thousand, (N200,000) naira was given as consolation prizes to co contesters who did not win.
Queen of Humanity beauty pageant is part of the first lady’s pet projects to nurture young ladies to become better people. In her speech, Mrs. Eyoanwan Otu said, “We gather here tonight to celebrate a vision brought to life by the humanity without borders empowerment initiatives vision that transcends beauty to execute virtues, wisdom and the boundless strength of humanity in the girl child”
“Our Queen of Humanity 2014 will champion Transformation of projects that aligns with our humanity without borders initiatives, forms mentorship programs for Young girls, promoting education, health and ethical leadership”.
“In a world yearning for compassionate leadership, these remarkable maidens have answered the call. They embody the essence of our shared humanity a testament to the power of wisdom” she stated.
The winner, Miss. Ephraim thanked the organizers promising to use the office to fight gender-based violence and to assist the less privileged especially women and children.
The Queen of Humanity Beauty Pageant, a brainchild of the State’s First Lady, Bishop Dr. Eyoanwan Bassey Otu, is a testament to her unwavering commitment to advancing the cause of young women. Described as a celebration of elegance, talent, and values, the pageant emphasized equity, justice, and compassion as central themes.
The First Lady articulated her vision for the initiative, stating, “Our Queen of Humanity 2024 will champion transformative projects that align with our Humanity Without Borders Initiative. Her reign will amplify voices, nurture dreams, and foster progress with humanity at its core.”
By: Archibong Emmanuel
(Snr. Reporter)