Onwuka Irene a graduate of History and International Studies from the Imo state University, Owerri hails from Abia State. In this first ever interview with ANTHONY ADA ABRAHAM after clinching the ultimate price at the just concluded Miss Ambassador for Peace 2013, she said it was the will of God that made her outstanding against all odds.
You have just been crowned ‘Miss Ambassador for Peace’ 2013, how does it feel being the next queen?
Naturally, I am a peace loving person just as I love to impact positively on people around me and the society in general. So when I learnt about the pageant, I was highly motivated to participate. I feel so blessed, honoured and delighted to be crowned the 2013 ‘Miss Ambassador for Peace.’ It is for me, a great privilege and I give God all the glory.
Naturally, I am a peace loving person just as I love to impact positively on people around me and the society in general. So when I learnt about the pageant, I was highly motivated to participate. I feel so blessed, honoured and delighted to be crowned the 2013 ‘Miss Ambassador for Peace.’ It is for me, a great privilege and I give God all the glory.
How has the first edition motivated you in contesting for this pageant, and besides did you ever think you could win?
Ambassador for peace pageant is a unique ceremony and movement for sustenance of peace in the society. When I heard of the first edition, I imagined myself participating, but due to my academic responsibilities, I couldn’t. More so I was in my final year as a student and needed to concentrate more on my studies. The pageant is not like any other beauty pageant, where people could just come and show off. You have to be equipped or else you won’t make it, because all the girls were intelligent, which played off during the questions and answers period with the judges. During the camping I had a lot of contenders that are equally intelligent and beautiful, so I did not imagine myself winning the prestigious crown, but I give God the glory that in the end I won.
Ambassador for peace pageant is a unique ceremony and movement for sustenance of peace in the society. When I heard of the first edition, I imagined myself participating, but due to my academic responsibilities, I couldn’t. More so I was in my final year as a student and needed to concentrate more on my studies. The pageant is not like any other beauty pageant, where people could just come and show off. You have to be equipped or else you won’t make it, because all the girls were intelligent, which played off during the questions and answers period with the judges. During the camping I had a lot of contenders that are equally intelligent and beautiful, so I did not imagine myself winning the prestigious crown, but I give God the glory that in the end I won.
Now that you have been crowned, what next?
Now that I have been crowned, I will kick start my pet projects which are centred on instilling morals on Nigeria children, enhancing their full potentials as well as minimising child-mother mortality in the society. Just as the name implies, I will do all within my power to ensure that I promote peace and tranquillity in the country.
The last queen Miss Istifanus was outstanding in her time, what would you do in making sure some of her projects are not just sustained but improved upon for the peace of our country?
She has really represented the agency with wholeheartedness and commitment. She’s shown everyone that she deserved the crown as Miss Ambassador for Peace, 2012. I will follow in her footstep as I continue to uphold the good works she has done and ensure that it is sustained.
Now that I have been crowned, I will kick start my pet projects which are centred on instilling morals on Nigeria children, enhancing their full potentials as well as minimising child-mother mortality in the society. Just as the name implies, I will do all within my power to ensure that I promote peace and tranquillity in the country.
The last queen Miss Istifanus was outstanding in her time, what would you do in making sure some of her projects are not just sustained but improved upon for the peace of our country?
She has really represented the agency with wholeheartedness and commitment. She’s shown everyone that she deserved the crown as Miss Ambassador for Peace, 2012. I will follow in her footstep as I continue to uphold the good works she has done and ensure that it is sustained.
What was your family’s response like when you decided to take part in the contest?
You know how parents are; they wanted me to concentrate more on my studies. My family were not so supportive when I told them about the pageant, but gradually I talked them into it and gave reasons why I should participate in promoting peace and unity and they eventually succumbed. But it wasn’t easy I tell you.
You know how parents are; they wanted me to concentrate more on my studies. My family were not so supportive when I told them about the pageant, but gradually I talked them into it and gave reasons why I should participate in promoting peace and unity and they eventually succumbed. But it wasn’t easy I tell you.
When you eventually won against all odds, what was their response?
You could see the excitement on their faces. My entire family were around to support me; my friends and relation in one. Even my neighbours came in their numbers. The people of Abia state were well represented and it was evident when the winner was named. My mum cried because she was amazed that my determination took me this far. I’m happy and thank everyone for their support.
You could see the excitement on their faces. My entire family were around to support me; my friends and relation in one. Even my neighbours came in their numbers. The people of Abia state were well represented and it was evident when the winner was named. My mum cried because she was amazed that my determination took me this far. I’m happy and thank everyone for their support.
You were overwhelmed when you were named winner of the contest just as the crowd cheered you on, does it mean that the judges’ decisions were credible enough?
The judges were outstanding in their judgement, honestly I was not expecting to win but when they mentioned Miss Abia, I was very happy. I’m still baffled because everyone deserves to win, but the judges’ believe that I had more reasons to win the crown and that was why I was crowned.
The judges were outstanding in their judgement, honestly I was not expecting to win but when they mentioned Miss Abia, I was very happy. I’m still baffled because everyone deserves to win, but the judges’ believe that I had more reasons to win the crown and that was why I was crowned.
So what should Nigerians be expecting from Miss Abia?
Nigerians should expect the very best from me, I will do my best to ensure that peace and unity is promoted in the country. By carrying out all that I promised to do. Finally, I thank God, my family and friends for their support through out the campaign. I also promise not to let anyone down as Miss Abia, Queen of Peace 2013, I will fulfil my promises.
Nigerians should expect the very best from me, I will do my best to ensure that peace and unity is promoted in the country. By carrying out all that I promised to do. Finally, I thank God, my family and friends for their support through out the campaign. I also promise not to let anyone down as Miss Abia, Queen of Peace 2013, I will fulfil my promises.
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