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Dabiri Erewa congratulates Chidinma on success as First Runner up  at Miss Universe

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Dabiri Erewa congratulates Chidimma on success as First Runner up  at Miss Universe

Abike Dabiri-Erewa, Chairman/CEO of Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NIDCOM), has congratulated Nigeria’s Chidinma Adetshina for emerging second at Miss Universe 2024, describing it as a reward for her doggedness and resilience.

In a release issued by Abdur-Rahman Balogun, Director of Media, Public Relations and Protocols of the Commission, the NIDCOM boss was excited that despite all odds, Chidimma remained focused and attained her goals.

Dabiri-Erewa disclosed  that Chidimma as Nigeria’s representative, finished as the first runner-up at the 73rd Miss Universe Competition held in Mexico, her courage, determination and support from Nigeria eventually paid off. She was also named Miss Africa and Oceania 2024.

Dabiri-Erewa recalled her controversial official withdrawal from the Miss South Africa 2024 contest, of which she had advanced to the final stage ,some few months back, noting that Nigeria warmly welcomed her, after being literally forced out of South Africa.

While in Nigeria, accompanied by President Silverbird group, Mr Guy Murray Bruce, Chidinma was warmly received at the NIDCOM Lagos office, and thereafter hosted to a grand reception at Idris Olorunnibe’s “The Temple,” Victoria Island ,with music legend, Dbanj in attendance.

Dabiri Erewa further  described her as brilliant, focussed and as well urged others to emulate the spirit of patriotism in Chidimma by being proud of the country and not run it down under whatever guise.

She described  the competition as one of the most thrilling in recent years, celebrated the talents, intelligence, and elegance of women from around the globe.

Nigeria came second behind Miss Denmark, Victoria Kjaer Theilvig, who won the keenly contested crown  from Miss Universe 2023, Sheynnis Palacios of Nicaragua.

It will be recalled that Chidimma was rejected by South Africa who expressed worries and questioned her nationality.

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Due to that, Chidinma came to Nigeria to represent Taraba State and won the title of Miss Universe Nigeria organised by the Silverbird group.

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