How did you feel when your name was announced as the winner of the Most Beautiful Girl in Eko?
I was really excited. Being my first time, I never expected to be the winner.
And since you were crowned queen, what steps have you taken to fit into the queenly status?
I’ve had to shop for new dresses, shoes, bags and so on. And also, my diet has changed as I’ve been told the kind of meals to be taking to help my skin.
Are there things you have stopped doing and the ones you have started doing?
Yes, like I said earlier, I watched the kind of food I eat. I’ve also reduced the way I go out, and so many other things.
As the number one queen in Eko, you embody the culture, values and civilisation of Lagos State. How do you intend to accomplish that?
With God, all things are possible.
Every winner of a pageant initiates a pet project. What are you going to do?
By the grace of God, I’m going to make sure that I start and finish this with the help of the Lagos State government. Before the end of my reign as the MBGE queen, I intend to work on reducing the risk of children being infected with malaria.
How do you intend to achieve this? Do you have sponsors?
This is a state assignment. It is also an opportunity to make a difference in the lives of kids in my capacity as the maiden queen in Eko (Lagos State). By God’s grace, I shall use my holidays to extend letters to my network of friends, corporate organisations, government agencies and well-meaning individuals for support for this cause. However, I’m not set out to achieve Lagos Without Malaria (LWM) overnight; I want to steadily take one step at a time until I go round the 20 local governments and 37 local council development areas of Lagos. If time permits, I will still go round to meet well-meaning people and bodies to see that they support this noble initiative that is likely to lower the rate of malaria infections of the children of Lagos State. The management and I will also seek the support of not only the Lagos State government, but also those who believe in the importance of this project.
Will it be a long-term project?
As the MBGE queen, I stand for discipline and modesty among the African girls. I will try my best to finish up before my reign. This project, during my reign, will be made open even to the media.
As MDGE queen in Lagos, what will be your role?
Well, my major role in both present and future administration in Lagos State will be to assist the government in promoting and propagating policies and programmes in various ministries that support and protect the girl-child in the area of trafficking, abuses, empowerment and other related issues that would put Lagos State and its citizens ahead of other states in Nigeria in particular and in the world in general.
In accomplishing your duties as MBGE, what aspect of your life suffers the most?
The little challenge I have now is my academics. This new role has not been giving me quality time to concentrate as I would love to. Anyway, I am almost done with my academics and I should be able to accomplish all that I have set to do on time.
How do you marry your career with school?I am a 400-Level student of the University of Ibadan. It has not been easy, especially when my education is in the final stage. There is a policy for an exalted position as MBGE queen in Lagos State. To have sound education, character and discipline to carry people of all ethnic groups is the necessary attribute I have gained while combining school with this career. I have come to know the aspect of my academics that is important to excel in the world out there and also to maintain a level-headedness as a queen. Though it has not been easy, I have learnt a lot.
Who or what gives you the most support and inspiration to continue?
Prayer, hard work and consistency will always get that which you want for you. These have been my success secrets over the years, and they will never fail anyone who imbibes them.
Unlike the conventional pageants, your reign is for two years. How do you feel about the opportunities this offers?
My colleagues and I will go round to meet well-meaning people to see the support we can get to help humanity maximally. By my colleagues, I mean the MBGE Environment and MBGE Hospitality. They have their individual projects too but we’ll see what we can achieve together for humanity. So, two years is an ample time to accomplish so many things with these supports.
Have you started reaping the dividends of your position?
It’s been opening doors already. I’ve been to several places and I’ve met several people; but right now, I’m working on my pet project. My project is a fight against malaria for the young people. It’s targeted at the kids precisely and it’s been going on well
Do you have any regrets so far?
No regrets.
Did you know you would be a queen someday?
I never thought of being a queen, but people around me had always told me I had the qualities. And you know they’d ask me to go for modeling, but I was always saying I had no interest – until now.
What was your parents’ take on your present career?
I thank God for the kind of parents I have. They are wonderful people and I really appreciate them. They always support me in all I do. I stumbled on the form and I told my dad about it and I realised that my parents were in support of it. They supported me throughout the time I was in the house during screening. Some parents would probably not allow their children stay away from home for nearly one week. They kept on calling to be sure I was fine and were also praying for me. What I told my dad before leaving for the beauty pageant was that I was going to the house, not necessarily to bring the crown, but at least to get something close to the crown. And they supported my idea. I love them.
Will this position also afford you a meaningful relationship with the opposite sex?
People, especially men, would always admire beauty queens. I got quite an experience living, growing and handling the opposite sex. I spent just a little of my childhood and much of it with my family friends because my school was closer to them. So, I think I know how to handle people intelligently, not just only the men. I know how to draw the line. When the time of a meaningful relationship comes, I will be ready for it. Everything in life has time and season.
Who do you admire in the industry?
I so much admire Agbani Darego and Omowumi Akinnifesi. They inspire me greatly. I’m sure these ladies have made impressive entrance into the industry and they cannot be forgotten in a hurry, no mater what.
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