A 19-year-old 300-Level Science Laboratory Technology student of the Ladoke Akintola University of Technology (LAUTECH), Oladimeji Mercy Esther, has been crowned ‘Miss Oyo State’ 2024.
The event, held at the Jogor Events Centre, Liberty Road, Ibadan, on Sunday night, was attended by several dignitaries, including the First Lady of Oyo State, Mrs. Tamunominini Makinde, and other prominent figures like Hon. Adedeji Dhikirulah Olajide, Senator Monsurat Sunmonu, Dr. Yinka Ayefele, and Asiwaju Nurudeen Akinade, who represented the Chairman of Ilaji Hotel and Sports Resort, Engr Dotun Sanusi.
Sanusi, the billionaire businessman, donated a Hummer H3 SUV Jeep for the event, including bags of rice and chickens to lucky raffle ticket winners in their hundreds.
The panel of judges comprised the State Commissioner for Energy, Barrister Seun Ashamu, Director General of FRIN Ibrahim Lawal, actress Toyin Adegbola, and Princess Abeo Folashade Nurudeen.
The event was organised by Mayor Isaac Brown, CEO of Silverstone Communications Event, in collaboration with Fresh FM Ibadan and several other media partners.
The First Lady, in her remarks, charged the organiser to introduce a mentorship programme in the annual event while encouraging the contestants not to rely only on their beauty but also to acquire necessary skills and education to make their way in life.
Isaac Brown expressed appreciation to all the sponsors who made the event a huge success.
The sponsors of the 21st edition of Miss Oyo 2024 include Oyo State ALGON; Coca-Cola; Signal 7000; UI Hotels; Dupsy Stores; Naira Bet; Zartech; 7up Plc; Pacesetter Transport Service; Foodco; and Ultima Foods.
