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Chidimma Adetshina’s Courage Made Nigeria Proud, House Of Reps Congratulates Miss Universe 2024 First Runner-Up

The Nigerian House of Representatives has congratulated Chidimma Adetshina for emerging as the first runner-up at the 73rd Miss Universe pageant in Mexico City.

Chidimma's journey to the top was not without its challenges. Initially, she participated in the Miss South Africa 2024 pageant but withdrew due to controversy surrounding her citizenship.

However, this setback didn't hold her back. She went on to represent Taraba State and won Miss Universe Nigeria 2024, earning the right to represent Nigeria at the Miss Universe pageant.

A congratulatory message, signed by Rep. Akin Rotimi Jr., spokesman for the House of Representatives, on Sunday, said “the deputy speaker Rt. Hon. Benjamin Okezie Kalu praised her tenacity and grace, stating that her inspiring story, marked by perseverance and grace, will undoubtedly serve as a beacon of hope and motivation for generations to come”.

According to statement, the 10th House of Representatives reaffirms its commitment to advancing policies that empower the girl-child and champion the progress of women in all areas of life.

The statement reads in part, “I commend the Silverbird Group and everyone who contributed to her success. Together, we celebrate this milestone and wish her even greater accomplishments and a future filled with endless possibilities.

"The House commends Ms. Adetshina for her poise under pressure, eloquence in representing the aspirations of young girls, and passionate advocacy for hope and empowerment. Her courage and grace in overcoming challenges have made Nigeria proud, establishing her as a true symbol of hope and possibility.

"As we honour her remarkable achievement, the 10th House of Representatives reaffirms its commitment to advancing policies that empower the girl-child and champion the progress of women in all areas of life.

“We eagerly anticipate the positive contributions Miss Adetshina will continue to make as a role model on the global stage."

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Chidimma's journey to the top was not without its challenges. Initially, she participated in the Miss South Africa 2024 pageant but withdrew due to controversy surrounding her citizenship.

Nice one from the house of representatives, it's a great feat

Congratulations to her once again, she's now the queen of Africa

Miss Universe 2024 First Runner-Up Chidimma Adetshina Was Rejected By South Africa But Came To Nigeria And Excelled –Nigerians In Diaspora Commission

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November 17, 2024
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The Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NIDCOM) has commended Nigerian model, Chidimma Adetshina, for emerging as first runner-up at the Miss Universe 2024, noting that she was rejected by South Africa but came to Nigeria and excelled.

Chidimma made history at the 73rd Miss Universe pageant in Mexico City by becoming the first Nigerian to finish as the first runner-up.

NIDCOM on Sunday congratulated her on her achievement, especially considering she was initially rejected by South Africa due to controversy surrounding her citizenship.

Born in Soweto to a Nigerian father and Mozambican mother, Chidimma's journey to the top was not without its challenges. She initially entered the Miss South Africa 2024 pageant but withdrew due to concerns over her safety and well-being following an investigation into her mother's citizenship.

However, this setback didn't hold her back. Chidimma went on to represent Taraba State and won Miss Universe Nigeria 2024, earning the right to represent Nigeria at the Miss Universe pageant.

The Commission, in a statement issued on Sunday by its Director of Media, Public Relations and Protocols Unit, Abdur-Rahman Balogun, said the NIDCOM Chairman/CEO, Abike Dabiri-Erewa, noted that despite all odds, Chidimma remained focused and attained her goals.

The NIDCOM boss who described Chidinma’s achievement as a reward for her doggedness and resilience, recalled Chidinma’s controversial official withdrawal from the Miss South Africa 2024 contest, after she had advanced to the final stage before she withdrew from the pageant.

“While in Nigeria, accompanied by President Silverbird group, Mr Guy Murray Bruce, Chidinma was warmly received at the NIDCOM Lagos office, and thereafter hosted to a grand reception at Idris Olorunnibe’s ‘The Temple,’ Victoria Island, with music legend, Dbanj in attendance,” the statement added.

Describing her as brilliant, focused and determined, Dabiri-Erewa urged others to emulate the spirit of ‘Nigerianess’ in Chidimma by being proud of the country and not run it down under whatever guise.

The competition, described as one of the most thrilling in recent years, celebrated the talents, intelligence, and elegance of women from around the globe.

Nigeria came second behind Miss Denmark, Victoria Kjaer Theilvig, who outshone 124 contestants from around the globe. Theilvig succeeds Sheynnis Palacios of Nicaragua, who held the title in 2023.

Chidimma faced intense backlash and xenophobic attacks when selected as a Miss South Africa finalist in July.

Forced to withdraw from the competition for her family's safety and well-being, Chidimma faced further challenges when the South African government launched an investigation into allegations that her mother had assumed the identity of a South African woman.

Despite these obstacles, Chidimma persevered and went on to represent Nigeria at the Miss Universe pageant, ultimately securing the first runner-up position.

The NiDCOM statement reads, “Describing her as brilliant, focussed and determined, she urged others to emulate the spirit of Nigerianess in Chidimma by being proud of the country and not run it down under whatever guise.

“The competition, described as one of the most thrilling in recent years, celebrated the talents, intelligence, and elegance of women from around the globe.

“Nigeria came second behind Miss Denmark, Victoria Kjaer Theilvig, who won the keenly contested crown from Miss Universe 2023, Sheynnis Palacios of Nicaragua.

“It will be recalled that Chidimma was rejected by South Africa who expressed worries and questioned her nationality.

“Due to that, Adetshina came to Nigeria to represent Taraba State and won the title of Miss Universe Nigeria organised by the Silverbird group.”

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Chidimma made history at the 73rd Miss Universe pageant in Mexico City by becoming the first Nigerian to finish as the first runner-up.

Pain went straight to kuvuki land

Congratulations to the Queen of Africa and Oceania.

This girl go sweet sha ....

Those sad Africans a.k.a (xenophobic attackers) will be pained, am just glad she came back home to prove our worth...... Cheers to her.

Congratulations to Chidinma as pain went straight to South Africans🤒

Chidimma is from blessed land of the rising 🌞 no Wonder she's coasting smoothly and no hate could stopped her.

The skye's the limit girl. Premium tears for South Africans

I like her spirit

South Africans now....

The fact that she excelled in the Miss Universe event should make those that where ranting that she was compensated in the Miss Nigeria pageant to hide their heads in shame.

Like that juvenile that goes on social media to defame others without checking for facts.

South Africans can now die in peace

While her courage made South Africa more bitter and made them overdose on pain killers.

Consoling themselves that she was only a runner up shows that they are grieving with envy

ggood:
Pain went straight to kuvuki land

Weyrey, let Mr. bones catch you for Kuvuki land.

RedScorpion:
This girl go sweet sha ....

Na Sharwarma?

Igbo amaka. Hate us. Call us names. Blackmail us. We will still rise.

Funny how they remember the south africans who insulted her but fail to remember her own country men (mostly from the southwest ronu camp) who threw her under the bus, thinking they were scoring a political point.

The best answer to hate and bigotry is to win so hard that your secret haters has no choice than to congratulate you.

A good example is Madam Ngozi Okonji Iweala.
Mr Adeyanju and his fellow ronu gang once sent a petition to a whole university of london to have her certificates discredited.
Funny enough, the same people started licking her shoes when she became the DG at WTO.

What point am I trying to make? All these Ronu gang roaming around NL are hungry. As Easterners, we should forget all about them and focus on what we have, and the same people who are vomitting now will switch mouth, as they are usually fond of.

Nnamdipapa:
Na Sharwarma?

Yes 😂😂

H

SadAfrica: Republic of Hatred, HIV and Xenophobia.

No matter the hate from Zulu racist Nigeria will always win.
Congratulations to You Chidinma Adetshina.

Yeye eye service.
When they were messing with the girl, none of you political business men attempted any diplomatic approach to save her. South Africa and Nigeria has bilateral relations and members of AU.
A real business man don go rescue her and got her on this stage and now you're capping because you want add her to the list of your bannies. Make una dey calm down oo.


Congrats to the girl.
I still insist it was wrong to give her such privilege at the expense of others. Someone who haven't been to Nigeria before. But irisworiris.

South Africans are mostly jealous and lazy.i mean majority of them...because it's takes jealousy and lazy not to recognise a star when u see it....well we should support eachother the way we supported her ..because of Chidinma my wife namesake I now belong to unity beggers association of Nigeria

Everybody go want test her honey well now

MadamVanessa:




Chidimma is from blessed land of the rising 🌞 no Wonder she's coasting smoothly and no hate could stopped her.

Stop all these tribalism write up... forget region. Just say "she is a Nigerian"


We can't continue lyk dix... Yoruba muslims will do thier own and u want to follow that foot step ?

See yeye people.

Spit

When Una go make us proud?

You leave country matter carry pageant talks for head

Yeye people

I'm waiting for the first lady Remi tinubu to congratulate her. You see Remi she is a very tribalistic human just like her husband people. For what the girl, a woman like her pass through in the hands of a whole nation. Not a single word from Remi to this girl. If this girl is purely Yoruba or Hausa/Fulani imagine the kind of support the Government would have given to her.

Straight pain and shot fired to the heart of those xenophobic SAD AFRICANS FROM COVEN KUVUKI LAND.
Congratulations chi babe..