The competition officially began on Saturday, with 24 contestants arriving at the Festival Hotel in Lagos for a week of preparation and competition.

“The atmosphere was buzzing with excitement and anticipation as the delegates checked in and completed their registration process… With poised elegance, each contestant posed for the cameras, marking the beginning of their journey toward the coveted crown,” MUN disclosed in a statement on its website on Sunday.

Guy Murray-Bruce, head of the organizer Silverbird Group, welcomed the delegates, emphasizing the pageant as a platform for personal growth, leadership, and global promotion of Nigerian culture.

The grand finale will be held on August 31 in Lagos, where the winner will receive ₦10 million (approximately $6,300) and represent Nigeria at the Miss Universe pageant.