A leading aviation company, Stay Up Aviation Ltd, has unveiled plans to organise maiden edition of Miss Aviation Nigeria and Miss Aviation Africa in 2019.
The Chief Executive Officer, Stay Up Aviation, Mr Kenneth Oudah, disclosed in a press release.
Oudah said “Aviation industry is very important because the global aviation industry contributes to economic development and the need to introduce an annual beauty pageant contest as a way to have a face of aviation in Nigeria and Africa at large.
“The beauty event will also be an avenue to enlighten the youths and especially the females on the prospects of starting a career in aviation-related courses as a way to be gainfully employed in the ever-expanding global industry,” Oudah said.
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He stated further, “Beauty pageants are still relevant in today’s society because it allows showcasing potentials and personality. It is a platform to spread awareness about a particular sector or industry. Also, for the contestants, it could be the best venue to enhance their communications and leadership skills”
Miss Aviation Nigeria will hold in Lagos Nigeria in March 2019 as Miss Aviation Africa is expected to hold in Kigali Rwanda in June 2019.
All major Airlines both local and international are expected to partner with the event and shall be announced in due course.
“The event will be opened to participants between the ages of 18-26 while registration shall be available online in a couple of days”, Oudah concluded.
