By PATRICK ABANG, Calabar –
A 14-year old girl, Precious Essien, has emerged winner of Face of Teen Beauty Pageant International in Cross River.
She was crowned winner after beating 14 other contestants to clinched the crown in a keenly contested pageant.
The organizer of the beauty pageant, Thelma Empire, claimed was basically 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 On Sunday, winner of the pageant Miss Essien thanked God for the Grace he provided her to withstand the rigour of the contest.
Essien, a student of Marygold International school Càlabar, who hailed from Essien Udim local government area in Akwa Ibom State, intent to further her education to the University where she hope to pick up a carrier in Pediatric Nursing so that she can have opportunity to contribute her quota to the society and also provide medical care to the younger ones.
“I intend to study pediatric nursing that the nurse for children at the University. I have 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.
Precious who is currently an Ambassador and Miss NTA 2018 said, “I have a dream to win 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 CEO and Managing Director MD gave an insight about the contest, saying “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 world wide, fostering confidence, leadership and cultural appreciation, providing a global platform for young talents to shine and positively impact on their communities”, the CEO maintained.
