- Bianca Ojukwu, former MBGN winner and widow of Chukwuemeka Ojukwu, congratulates Chidimma Adetshina on her impressive performance at the 2024 Miss Universe pageant.
- On November 17, 2024, Chidimma Adetshina was crowned Miss Universe Africa and Oceania and emerged as the first runner-up in the competition.
- The 56-year-old minister of state shared a heartfelt message on Instagram, praising Chidimma’s resilience and perseverance.
- Bianca stated that Chidimma’s success was the best outing Nigeria has had at the Miss Universe pageant, despite not winning the crown.
Bianca Ojukwu, former beauty queen and widow of the late Nigerian warlord Chukwuemeka Ojukwu, has shared her heartfelt congratulations to Chidimma Adetshina following her remarkable performance at the 2024 Miss Universe pageant.
On November 17, 2024, Chidimma made Nigeria proud by emerging as the first runner-up and was crowned Miss Universe Africa and Oceania, a historic achievement that sparked widespread celebration on social media.
Bianca Ojukwu, who herself won the prestigious Most Beautiful Girl in Nigeria (MBGN) pageant in 1988, took to Instagram to share her praise for Chidimma.
The newly-appointed Minister of State for Foreign Affairs posted a photo of the beauty queen, offering an inspiring message to the young star.
In her emotional tribute, the 56-year-old mother of three commended Chidimma for her perseverance, resilience, and determination.
Bianca stated that, while Chidimma did not claim the title of Miss Universe, her performance was the best showing Nigeria has had in the competition and that she had overcome significant challenges to achieve this success.
“A big Congratulations to our very own. Resilience, perseverance and true grit will always win the day. Kudos to Chidimma Adetshina who has done the nation proud. She may not have won the Pageant but this is our best outing and she beat this path against all odds. She has earned her laurels. There is no night so long that it isn’t followed by day. You go, girl!” she wrote.
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