By Priscilla Osaje, News Agency of Nigeria, Abuja
The Miss Luxury Foundation, organiser of ‘Miss Luxury’ Pageant, says its 2025 maiden edition of the pageantry event scheduled to hold in Nov. 4. in Lagos, would celebrate elegance and excellence.
The Founder and Executive Director of the foundation, Dr Edidiong Udoidiong, disclosed this in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Friday in Abuja.
Udoidiong said the high-profile event wity the theme “Where Beauty, Purpose and Power Unite,” would not only celebrate elegance and excellence, but also amplify advocacy, leadership and social impact among young women across Nigeria.
The founder, who described the event as more than a competition, said that the event was a movement that empowers women to lead and inspire.
” The pageant is being organised in partnership with the National Commission for Refugees, Migrants and Internally Displaced Persons (NCFRMI), Federal Ministry of Humanitarian Affairs and United Towns Agency.
” Others are United Nations, International Commission for Peace and Good Governance, and The Nest Resource Centre.
” The event will showcase 37 exceptional contestants ,one from each Nigerian state and the Federal Capital Territory.
“The 2025 edition marks a historic shift in Nigerian pageantry, as it eliminates traditional beauty barriers such as height or size, focusing instead on purpose, advocacy, and leadership potential,” he said.
According to him, this is a moment to make history for the first time ever, 37 women one from each Nigerian state and the FCT will be selected to compete for the inaugural ‘Miss Luxury’ titles.
“No height or size requirements, no pageant background needed, just bold purpose and a desire to lead,”he said.
Speaking on the ‘Miss Migration Crown’ recently unveiled by the National Commission for Refugees, Migrants and Internally Displaced Persons (NCFRMI), Udoidiong said such would address a major national challenge.
“We are placing a mandate in the hands of a young woman, who will serve as an ambassador for safe migration, a voice for the displaced and a face of hope to those who have none.
“The Miss Migration crown comes with a 70,000 dollars cash prize, a luxury car, ambassadorial deal with NCFRMI, endorsement deals, modelling contracts and mentorship.
” While the Miss Humanitarian queen will walk away with a 50,000 dollars cash prize, a luxury car, endorsement deals, modelling contracts, and mentorship.
” The Face of Renewed Hope winner will walk away with a 20,000 dollars cash prize,” he announced.
Udoidiong further explained that the Foundation was collaborating with key institutions to promote safe and legal migration, taking its advocacy to schools, communities and online platforms nationwide.
He noted that the foundation also runs empowerment and vocational training programmes, aimed at equipping vulnerable women and youths with practical skills to keep them from falling prey to human traffickers.
According to him, beyond the glamour, Miss Luxery pageantry is a pioneering platform dedicated to empowering women through visibility, advocacy and voice.
“We do not just celebrate beauty, we elevate leadership beyond the stage. We celebrate the embodiment of a strong, resilient woman and voices of young women around the world.
“With real-world training in brand development, strategic advocacy and purpose-led leadership, as well as access to global platforms for women who rise through the initiative,” he added.
He added that a Non Governmental Organisation (NGO) has offered free sponsorship for the first 20 contestants to register for the pageant.
“The maiden edition will also reward winners with life-changing prizes designed to boost their careers and humanitarian missions.
“The winner of the Miss Luxury crown will be given a 100,000 dollars cash prize, a brand new luxury car, a brand new luxury home in a premium location and a five year modelling contract followed with endorsement deals.
“She will make appearances at New York and Paris Fashion Weeks, an international brand ambassadorship and a lifetime mentorship opportunity,” he stressed.
The Publicity Lead of the Foundation, Eze Okocha Eze, said the growing number of state partnerships underscored the Foundation’s commitment to creating real and lasting change.
“Each endorsement is not just a formal agreement, but a shared commitment to nurture and elevate the voices of young women across Nigeria,
“Our journey is about building bridges between communities, government, civil society to create real and lasting impact,” he said.
He explained that these partnerships highlighted the Foundation’s efforts to build sustainable empowerment ecosystems for women and girls through education, advocacy, mentorship and community development.
“As excitement builds ahead of the grand finale, the Miss Luxury Pageantry 2025 is expected to attract top government officials, industry leaders, celebrities and corporate sponsors.
“Registration for contestants is still ongoing. Interested participants can obtain forms for 300,000 Naira via www.missluxury.org or contact 0916 904 7400.
“More updates are also available on social media via @miss.luxuryglobal on Instagram and Miss Luxury on Facebook.
“The 2025 edition is proudly sponsored by One World Migration, Dangote Foundation, VOV Foundation and Riggs London.
“With its blend of glamour, advocacy, and purpose, the Miss Luxury Pageantry will redefine beauty standards ,transforming the crown into a tool for leadership, empowerment, and social change across Africa,” he added.
NEWS AGENCY OF NIGERIA