Oladimeji Mercy Esther, a 19-year-old student of LAUTECH, has been crowned Miss Oyo State 2024 at the 21st edition of the ‘Miss Oyo Beauty Pageant’.
Presently, she’s studying Science Laboratory Technology at the 300 level and was born in Ibadan.
The event took place at the popular Jogor Events Centre, Liberty Road, Oke Ado Ibadan, on Sunday night.
The glamorous ceremony 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; Mr Francis Akingbade, MD, UI Hotel; Dr. Samson Akindele; Asiwaju Nurudeen Akinade who represented the Chairman of Ilaji Hotel and Sports Resort, Engr Dotun Sanusi.
Chief Dotun Sanusi, the billionaire businessman and Chairman of Ilaji Group donated an 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 organized by renowned broadcaster, Mayor Isaac Brown, CEO of Silverstone Communications Event in collaboration with Fresh FM Ibadan and several other media Partners including Springstar Magazine.
The First Lady in her remarks charged the organizer to introduce mentorship programme in the annual event while encouraging the contestants not to rely only on their beauty but must also acquire necessary vocational skills and education in order to make way in life.
Mayor Isaac Brown expressed his deep gratitude to all the sponsors who made the event a huge success.
The sponsors of the 21st edition of 2024 Miss Oyo Beauty Pageant’ include Oyo State ALGON; Coca-Cola; Signal 7000; UI Hotels; Dupsy Stores; Naira Bet; Zartech; 7up Plc; Pacesetter Transport Service; Foodco and Ultima Foods.
