Background
My name is Mildred Onumaegbu. I am the
current Miss Tourism Nigeria, Planet. I am from Anambra State. I am a
final year student of Lagos State University, studying English
Education. I am the fourth child of six. Growing up was fun and
exciting. I am friendly and love to meet people. I also like to travel.
Family support
My family is the best I would ever wish
to have. They have always supported me right from the first day I went
into modelling, especially my father. He is my number one fan and always
calls me each time he sees me on the television or reads my interviews.
My mum always advises me on what outfit to wear and one of my sisters
is my stylist. One needs family support to be successful in every
endeavour in life.
Miss Tourism pageant
It was the toughest pageant I have ever
contested for. There were 31 girls from different states. All the girls
were beautiful and intelligent. They all had the qualities of a queen. I
almost lost my confidence at some point and thought I would not make
it. It was God’s favour and my qualities that saw me through. I will
represent Nigeria at the Miss Universe Princess in India by the end of
the year and I intend to win at the competition.
Pet project
I am working on women empowerment. I have
seen the need for women to be empowered, educated and informed in the
society. These days, women can rule the world. I talk to girls who have
special talents but do not have the needed funds to develop their
skills. Also, I am trying to get sponsors to facilitate the project.
Crown and schooling
It is indeed stressful. It has not been
easy, but God keeps seeing me through it all. I started modelling right
from my first year in school, and today I am a queen. But I know school
comes first.
Life as a queen
It has given me a different level of
exposure. I have met many people since becoming a queen. It is very
demanding and I see myself as a role model to other girls. I know people
are watching everything I do. I watch what I say or do in public and I
try to keep things as real as possible. It has not taken away my
freedom. I am still the same person I was and I still have my old
friends. I still go to the same places I used to go to but with caution.
Being a queen comes from within. It is not enough to go for a pageant
and win. People may have different motives for contesting. I would
advise people to find their purposes in life and fulfill it.
Tourism
The industry is growing, but we all need
to contribute what we can to make it better. We cannot just leave
everything to the government. We, the youths, must work together to make
things better in the country.
Life aspirations
I always saw myself as a queen. I would
picture myself with an invisible crown. My present status is a
confirmation of my dreams.
Relationship
I am not engaged, and I am not searching
either. I am comfortable the way I am, but my ideal guy must be
God-fearing. He must know that I am a woman of substance. He has to
encourage and support me in anything I want to do. My ideal guy must be
my best friend.
Style
I am stylish, but I do not overdo it. I
believe in keeping it simple and being comfortable in whatever I wear.
Style is being beautiful, elegant, glamorous and confident in whatever
you wear. You have to look beautiful irrespective of how cheap your
clothes are. My style is simple, elegant, classy and chic.
Beauty routine
It is necessary to work out to stay
beautiful. I work to stay the way I am, but I am not on a diet. I love
food even though it does not show on me, but I try not to overeat so as
not to put on more weight. I eat properly. I eat lots of fruits and
vegetables. I am a model but people think models do not eat. I eat a
lot.
Advice
I would tell ladies who want to be beauty
queens to believe in themselves and always wear an invisible crown.
They should learn to carry themselves as queens. They do not have to
wait until they wear the crown. They should stay focused, determined and
pursue their dreams.
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