By Our Reporter
A Bayelsa-born beauty queen, Soye Karibi-George Aganaba, has emerged as the new Miss World Nigeria, bringing pride and excitement to the oil-rich state and the Niger Delta region.
Aganaba clinched the coveted national title after a keenly contested pageant that featured contestants from across the country, impressing judges with her poise, intelligence, confidence, and commitment to social impact initiatives.
Her victory has been widely celebrated by Bayelsans at home and in the diaspora, who described the achievement as a testament to the talent, resilience, and excellence of young women from the state.
Speaking shortly after being crowned, Aganaba expressed gratitude to God, her family, supporters, and the organisers of the competition for providing a platform for young women to showcase their potential and advocate for meaningful causes.
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She pledged to use her reign to champion initiatives aimed at empowering women and girls, promoting education, and supporting community development projects across Nigeria.
“I am deeply honoured to represent Nigeria on the global stage. This crown is not just for me but for every young girl who dares to dream big. I look forward to making a positive impact and serving as a worthy ambassador for our country,” she said.
The newly crowned Miss World Nigeria is expected to represent the country at the next edition of the prestigious Miss World competition, where she will compete alongside contestants from different nations around the world.
Congratulatory messages have continued to pour in from political leaders, cultural organisations, youth groups, and well-wishers, many of whom described her victory as a source of inspiration for young people across Bayelsa State.
Observers say Aganaba’s emergence reflects the growing influence of Bayelsa in national and international platforms, particularly in areas of culture, entertainment, leadership, and youth development.
As celebrations continue, expectations are high that the Bayelsa-born queen will fly Nigeria’s flag proudly and make a strong impression at the global pageant.
