Nineteen year old Miss Juliet Joseph from Adamawa State, has emerged the winner of the maiden edition of Miss North East Nigeria Beauty Pageant that took place at the main bowl of Wanenosom Cinema in Numan local government of Adamawa State.
The contest which took pace on Friday evening, saw many participants from across the region slugging it out for the coveted crown.
It was after the rigorous exercise that Miss Joseph emerged winner, while the duo of Rose Clement, 23, and Blessing Amos, 24, emerged first and second runners up respectively.
The beauty contest which was organised by M2 Ventures, Nigeria and E&T Management, Nigeria was attended by many entertainment buffs across the country including NAYDO, Funky Mallam and Jreal.
In an interview session shortly after the event, founder of the Miss North-east Beauty Pageant Angelyna Kimu Mindapa said the aim of organising the event was to showcase the beauty of the region, provide a mentor for young ladies in education, humanitarian service and entrepreneurship and to provide an avenue for indigenous ladies to attend national and international beauty pageants.
She noted that the event was organised in four segments including an interview session, named after Nyaka Mindapa, a renowned journalist who died last year.
According to her, the other segments include casual dress segment, and traditional dress from the North-east segment.
Other awards won during the beauty contest, included Miss Congeniality, Miss Photogenic and Best traditional outfit which ended in a tie.
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