Udeme Utip, Author at Tribune Online

Worried by the plight of young women in view of the prevailing socio-economic hardships in the country, media group WAVE Media and Talent Services (WMTS) Limited, in partnership with Tayo and Cynthia Adediran (TACA) Foundation, has stressed the need for a strong and independent feminine character to advance the cause of positive change in Nigeria. Towards this end, the coalition group has concluded arrangements to offer a new lease of life to young Nigerian-African women who are expected to be imbued with entrepreneurial skills in various vocations. Under its empowerment programmes, the group is set up for talent hunts for young women to showcase their talents and skills in a mega pageant open to young women across Nigeria. The winners are expected to become ambassadors to fly Nigeria's flag abroad by using the platform to influence and promote positive change in the country. The Women Advocates for Virtue and Empowerment (WAVE) Coordinator, Cynthia Adediran, explained in an interview in Uyo, the Akwa Ibom State capital, at the weekend that the event became necessary in order "to seek, recognise, and reward young women who are not only talented but also intelligent, passionate, and determined to make a positive impact on the world through skill acquisition and mentorship programmes." She recalled that the programme, unlike others, "offers open doors of opportunity to contestants, as well as giving them the possibility of going into acting, modelling, entrepreneurial careers, and many more profitable jobs. In addition to their individual pet projects, The winners, she assured, "will champion the 'Train a Girl Campaign,' which is an initiative of the TACA Foundation with which they hope to train 100 young girls and women in Lagos in various skills such as web design and development, digital marketing, photography, videography and editing, fashion designing, hairdressing, and bag making." Adediran, who also doubles as the chief host, added that "our goal is to be recognised as a beacon of empowerment and inspiration for young women in Nigeria. We envision a future where every woman feels empowered to pursue her dreams, challenge societal norms, and make a meaningful impact in her community." "The grand finale of Miss Wave Nigeria is slated for November 25, 2023, at the prestigious Royal Oak Centre, Lekki, Lagos, Nigeria, the entertainment capital of Africa. We have gone the extra mile to get these incredible personalities, Bam Bam, Winfrey Agbelese, and Victory Gbakara, as our judges, while the delectable Simi Drey will join me as host. "We have a passion for seeing young women become better, and I am delighted to announce to the world the advent of a new pageant born to redefine the perspective of pageantry and change the narrative. Miss Wave Nigeria is a beauty pageant that celebrates beauty, talent, and empowerment, with the vision of becoming a symbol of grace, confidence, and social responsibility. "The 5-star event will be spiced with a fashion runway showcase promoting Made in Nigeria brands by Nigerian upcoming female fashion designers and an award presentation to female change-makers in the leadership, tech, business, fashion, and entertainment sectors," Adediran stressed. YOU SHOULD NOT MISS THESE HEADLINES FROM NIGERIAN TRIBUNE Nigeria@63: 10 takeaways from Tinubu’s nationwide broadcast President Bola Tinubu in his nationwide broadcast on Sunday, said his administration is doing all that it can to… Why lift of visa bans should not excite Nigerians —Akporiaye The leadership of National Association of Nigeria Travel Agents (NANTA), headed by Mrs Susan Akporiaye, has queried the excitement displayed by… I have no regrets over any of my songs, actions —Obesere Paramount King of Fuji Music, Alhaji Abass Akande Obesere, the Agbaakin Abobagunwa of Yorubaland, in… #BBNaijaAllStars: Pere is irresistible, I’m trying my best, Mercy soliloquises BBNaija All Stars finalist, Mercy Eke has declared that fellow housemate, Pere Egbi, is… DIY: Five things baking soda can do Baking soda, or sodium bicarbonate, can be found in most kitchens and has many surprising uses… Team Edo emerges 3rd position as Delta wins 7th National Youth Games Delta State has won the 7th Edition of the National Youth Games, tagged ‘Asaba 2023,’ as...