Rebecca Ogunnaike Becomes ‘The First Miss Ibadan’
Rebecca Ogunnaike Becomes ‘The First Miss Ibadan‘
On Sunday night, August 13, 2023, Miss Rebecca Oreoluwa Ogunnaike was crowned the winner of “Miss Ibadan 2023” at the first edition of Miss Ibadan Pageants and Awards held at Tafo Arena Event Centre, sponsored by the Aderonke Omo Dairo Foundation.
Rebecca Ogunnaike, a third-year medical student at the University of Ibadan(UI), is a dedicated student leader, freelance writer, and talented vocalist.
Alongside her academic pursuits, Ogunnaike actively contributes to the community as a serial volunteer, notably with Cardio Health, an NGO focused on cardiovascular health advocacy and outreach.
Currently, Ogunnaike is serving as the Deputy Congress Chancellor of the University of Ibadan Medical Students’ Association, and she was recently crowned “Miss Ibadan 2023”. Rebecca aspires to make a lasting impact within Ibadan, and she aims to eventually lead the World Health Organisation.
After her win, Miss Rebecca Ogunnaike thanked Dr. Aderonke Dairo for impacting the Ibadan community positively and also addressed the other 26 contestants, saying, “My win is our win. We just made history in Oyo State. Miss Ibadan and award organisations congratulated her for her historic win.
Rebecca was presented with a winning price of 1 million naira, alongside a diamond crown worth N650k, and other mouth-watering prices.
The Miss Ibadan Pageant is a pageant targeted at promoting our culture, tourism, and lifestyle to the wider world.
Read Miss Rebecca Ogunnaike’s appreciation letter below:
Dear Aderonke ọmọ Dairo Foundation, You saw a need to raise a platform for the uplifting of young ladies in the city of Ibadan andyou met that need. I wish to express my deepest gratitude for organizing the “Miss IbadanPageant 2023”. As the first winner of this prestigious competition, I am truly honoured andhumbled to have had the opportunity to participate in such an incredible history-altering event.
Your commitment to showcasing the beauty, intelligence, and talent of young women in Ibadan is commendable. From the lavish stage setup to the flawless execution of the entirecompetition, every detail was thoughtfully planned and flawlessly executed. The experiencewas nothing short of extraordinary.
I would also like to extend my gratitude to the entire organizing team behind the scenes. Your hard work, dedication, and professionalism did not go unnoticed. I felt supported and encouraged throughout the entire journey, and for that, I am truly grateful.
Winning the title of Miss Ibadan 2023 has not only boosted my confidence but also given mea platform to make a positive impact in our great city of Ibadan. I am excited about the opportunities that lie ahead and the difference we can make together.
Once again, thank you for believing in me and giving me this incredible opportunity. I amhonoured to take on the role of Miss Ibadan 2023 ambassador and will dedicate myself fullyto upholding the values and ideals of Miss Ibadan and the Aderonke ọmọ Dairo Foundation.
