By Olaitan Ibrahim
The organisers of Miss Universe Nigeria 2025 have unveiled 22 finalists who will compete for the crown at this year’s pageant.
The contestants, drawn from states across the federation, were introduced through the competition’s official website and social media platforms.
The eventual winner will succeed the outgoing queen, Chidinma Adetshina, and go on to represent Nigeria at the Miss Universe international finals later this year.
The pageant, according to the organisers, places emphasis not only on beauty but also on advocacy, with contestants championing causes ranging from education and youth empowerment to health and gender equality.
Camping for the contestants began on Sunday, with the ladies engaging in a series of preparatory activities ahead of the grand finale.
Voting has also commenced on the Miss Universe Nigeria website, while preparations continue for the main event, which is expected to attract high-profile guests from the entertainment, fashion, and corporate sectors.
Voting portal is live on the Miss Universe Nigeria website
Below is the full list of the 22 finalists
Abia – Okereke Juliana
Abuja (FCT) – Idungafa Eno
Adamawa – Jemimah Akange
Akwa Ibom – Ndah Eno
Anambra – Basil Onyinyechi
Bayelsa – Kurobo Fortune
Cross River – Myya Jones
Delta – Asaboro De-Blessing
Ebonyi – Ugoaru Onuoha
Edo – Adesuwa Omoigiafu
Ekiti – Ezekiel Silver
Enugu – Shalom Ozioko
Gombe – Chibuzor Chijioke
Imo – Chukwukereobi Chinaza
Jigawa – Eleh Nneka
Kaduna – Sophia Nelson
Kano – Mbah Cynthia
Osun – Williams Abike
Lagos – Bolarinde Damilola
Ogun – Ikediashi Irene
Ondo – Elohor Okpako
Rivers – Able Dike