PICTORIAL: Miss Universe Nigeria camp opens in Lagos with 24 contestants

The Miss Universe Nigeria camp officially kicked off on Saturday, as 24 contestants arrived at the Festival Hotel in Festac, Lagos.

This was disclosed in a statement on the MUN website on Sunday.

The statement read, “Today, August 24, 2024, the Miss Universe Nigeria camp officially began as 24 contestants arrived at the iconic Festival Hotel in Festac, Lagos. The atmosphere was buzzing with excitement and anticipation as the delegates checked in and completed their registration process.

“Once the formalities were out of the way, the contestants were assigned their rooms, where they settled in before proceeding to the next important event of the day: their official pageant photo shoot. With poised elegance, each contestant posed for the cameras, marking the beginning of their journey toward the coveted crown.”

In an orientation session led by the President of the Silverbird Group, Guy Murray-Bruce, he was said to have welcomed the delegates and offered words of encouragement, emphasising the competition’s significance not only as a beauty platform but also as an opportunity for personal growth, leadership, and promoting Nigerian culture globally.

“The first day of the Miss Universe Nigeria camp has set the tone for what promises to be an inspiring and transformative experience for all the contestants.

“With the excitement of Day One behind them, the delegates now look forward to the challenges and opportunities that lie ahead in their journey toward the crown,” the statement added.

The grand finale of Miss Universe Nigeria 2024 is said to be on August 31 at the Eko Hotels & Suites in Lagos.

The organisers have announced that this year’s winner will receive ₦10 million in cash along with other prizes and will represent the nation at the Miss Universe Beauty Pageant.

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