FG backs Miss Nigeria for 75th Miss World pageant

Nigeria's federal government has officially thrown its support behind Miss Nigeria, Tamunosoye Karibi-George, who will represent the nation at the 75th Miss World pageant scheduled for September 5 in Vietnam. At a send-off reception in Abuja, the Minister of Women Affairs and Social Development, Imaan Sulaiman-Ibrahim, highlighted the global pageant's role in promoting leadership, purpose, and social impact.

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It is my honour to present and send forth Miss Tamunosoye Karibi-George, Miss Nigeria, as the official representative of the Federal Republic of Nigeria to the Miss World Pageant 2026. She will carry our flag onto one of the most visible stages in the world, and she will carry it with grace, intelligence and pride.

"It is my honour to present and send forth Miss Tamunosoye Karibi-George, Miss Nigeria, as the official representative of the Federal Republic of Nigeria to the Miss World Pageant 2026," Sulaiman-Ibrahim stated. She emphasized that Karibi-George would carry Nigeria's flag on a prominent global stage with "grace, intelligence and pride." The minister sees Nigeria's participation, alongside contestants from approximately 130 countries, as a vital opportunity to showcase the nation's cultural heritage, boost its creative economy, and project the resilience of Nigerian women.

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This is cultural diplomacy at its finest, and it sits squarely within the Renewed Hope Agenda of President Bola Tinubu.

Sulaiman-Ibrahim assured that the ministry would provide comprehensive institutional support for Karibi-George throughout the competition, covering all aspects from preparation and travel to her welfare. "Whether she wins or places, she has already achieved something of real significance. She has earned the right to tell Nigeria’s story to the world," the minister added, urging Nigerians globally to support their representative.

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From her preparation, to her travel, to her welfare throughout the competition, she will not be left to carry this alone.

Esuabana Asanye, the ministry's Permanent Secretary, expressed confidence in Nigeria's potential to reclaim the Miss World crown through sustained commitment and structured preparation. She recalled past successes, including Helen Prest-Ajayi (Miss Nigeria 1979) and Agbani Darego, the first Black African woman to win the title. Responding, Karibi-George conveyed her gratitude and pledged to represent Nigeria with dignity, showcasing its rich culture and heritage.

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Whether she wins or places, she has already achieved something of real significance. She has earned the right to tell Nigeria’s story to the world.