A 14-year-old, Miss Precious Essien, has emerged as the winner of the ‘Face of Teen Beauty Pageant International in Cross River State.
Miss Essien was crowned winner on Monday, after beating 14 other contestants to clinch the crown in a keenly contested pageant, which the organizers of the beauty pageant, Thelma Empire, claimed was a combination of beauty and brain.
Speaking to journalists shortly after she was crowned as ‘Queen of Face of Teen Beauty International’ at the Conference Hall of Etaval Hotel, Calabar, Miss Essien thanked God for the grace He provided her to withstand the rigour of the contest.
Essien, a student of Marygold International School, Calabar, who hails from Essien Udim Local Government Area of Akwa Ibom State, intends to further her education at the university to study Paediatric Nursing so that she can have the opportunity to contribute her quota to society and also provide medical care to the younger ones.
She said, “I intend to study paediatric nursing – children’s nurse – at the university. I have a love for children. I want to study nursing to ensure that they live long.
“My goal is to contest for bigger pageant like Miss Africa, to return home with the crown.
Essien, who is currently an ambassador and Miss NTA 2018, said, “I have a dream to win the Miss Africa crown. I know this big dream can be actualized if I work so hard just like women in Venezuela, Brazil, Colombia, India and the Netherlands, the sky can be my limit.”
In her remarks, the Chief Executive Officer/Managing Director of Thelma Empire, Thelma Eneji, while giving insight into the contest said, “Our mission is to nurture and showcase the talents and potentials of teenagers globally, promoting self-confidence, cultural diversity, and social responsibility.
“We aim to create opportunities for young people to grow as leaders, influencers and positive role models in their communities.
“Our vision is ‘empower and inspire teenagers worldwide, fostering confidence, leadership and cultural appreciation, providing a global platform for young talents to shine and positively impact on their communities’.”
