The Initiator, Miss V.A. Oseh (Middle) and the contestants in a group photograph
Who will be the winner of the first Ukwuani Pageant, termed Nwa Ada Ukwuani Beauty Pageant? The race had started with the first audition that was done on the 27 of November, 2013. The audition was held at Kurtz Garden (former Travellers Hotel Umutu) with nine contestants drawn from the three Local Governments Areas that make up the Ndokwa Nation.
The event which started at about 12 noon, with an address given by the initiator, Miss Valeen A. Oseh. She encouraged the participants to feel free and have the spirit of “I can do it” and they will excel in life. She informed the gathering which included the publishers of the Investigator Newspaper, Mr Ben Olokume, a media Consultant from Benin, Mr Kennedy Chukwumah, the publisher of the Ndokwa Reporters, Mr Emmanuel O. Enebeli and Mrs Valerie Dafe and hosts of other guests.
Some of the Contestants
During the auditioning, the contestants went through several practices, displaying their talents in dressing, singing, acting and the knowledge and the tradition of the Ukwuani people. According to the organisers, the 26 November event was the first among several auditions before the finals on the 27 of December, 2013, which will hold at the Obiaruku Town Hall. However, come 16 of December 2013, the contestants are expected to gather at the Ukwuani LGA Secretariat, where the Transition Chairman, Hon Ochor C. Ochor will officially welcome them, from there they will move into Obiaruku town to do some community services before retiring to a closed door rehearsal from 16 to 20 of December 2013, when they will now have few days’ rest, and come back for the final on the 27 of December, 2013.
Miss Vallen, who showed the passion of an achiever, is asking parents to allow their wards to obtain the form and register for subsequent auditioning. According to her, she is expecting to have at least 15 contestants at the finals. She is also making the voting viral as she will encourage people to vote for their choice contestants through sms, Facebook like or through a web link to a would be sponsor.
