Olatunji Olamide Balikis, a graduate of Biochemistry from Olabisi Onabanjo University, Ago-Iwoye, Ogun State, has defeated 19 other contestants to win the Miss Oodua 2015 Beauty Pageant which was held at Toluwalase Cooperative Multipurpose Hall, Ile- Ife, Osun State.
Chief promoter, Olokun Festival Foundation, Chief Gani Adams, in his remarks said that the Miss Oodua Beauty Pageant is designed to project Oodua’s cultural values. He encouraged children to embrace the culture of their forefathers and urged parents to make sure their wards are well grounded in African culture because they are the leaders of tomorrow.
Commenting, Aderonke Arigbabuwo, Miss Oodua 2014 said: “I have many reasons to thank God for my life because He has ordered my steps and I had the privilege of meeting people and touching the lives of young people.
Arigbabuwo also admonished Balikis to make her reign worthwhile by being prayerful, kind, patient, understandable and proactive.
Responding, the new Queen promised that her reign will impact positively on the lives of people. Adenuga Bukola emerged first runners-up while Olaleye Rofiat Aderinsola was the second runners-up.
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