18-year-old
Nancy Itohan Aisagbongi, an indigene of Edo State and student of Niger Delta
University, was crowned at the prestigious Vietian Arena as the Seventh Carnival
Calabar Queen on December 23, 2013. The beauty queen, who featured in the
pageant as Miss Mary Slessor, was pronounced the winner after performing series
of impeccable acts before the judges and the entire gathering. The newly-
crowned queen has been declared the face of MACA (an initiative of the wife of
the state governor, (Mrs Obioma Liyel Imoke)) and will also serve as an
Ambassador for Tourism for Cross River State.
In
this interview, the new Queen opens up on her life and the responsibilities
that come with the crown.
What was the feeling like when you were announced the winner of Carnival Calabar Queen 2014?
What was the feeling like when you were announced the winner of Carnival Calabar Queen 2014?
It was
overwhelming. It is like I’m dreaming.
Who
inspired you to be a part of this contest?
My friend did. He
spoke to me about the pageant and what it was about. As a matter of fact, he
bought the form and convinced to fill it out.
Did
you believe you would emerge the winner?
No. All the
contestants were beautiful and talented young women. It was indeed a very tough
pageant.
Tell
us a bit about yourself
I am Nancy Olive
Itohan Aisagbongi. I am 18 years old and I hail from Esan South East Local
Government Area of Edo State. I am also a 200 level student of Pure and Applied
Chemistry student of Niger Delta University.
Tell
us how growing up was for you
Growing up was
fun. Even as an only child, I had my cousins all around me, so there was no
dull moment.
What
would you say is your biggest strength?
That would be my
height
What
are were the gifts that came with winning the crown?
A brand new car,
2million naira, a trip to Jamaica and one year accommodation at the
presidential lodge, Calabar.
What
are those things you will miss now that you have assumed a bigger office?
I would no longer
have time for my peers because I have more responsibilities. I have to think
and act older now.
What
do you hope to do differently this year?
I would love to
make a very great positive impact on the lives of the children and teenagers in
Cross River State and in Nigeria as well.
How
do you hope to work with the initiators of the contest so as to deliver on the
goals of being a queen?
I’m willing to do
all it takes to build an intimate and cordial relationship with them to enable
us work as a team to achieve our goals
How
supportive were your parents towards this contest?
My parents were in
full support from the beginning. They kept encouraging me.
What
has changed about you after winning the crown?
I don’t think
anything has changed, just the fact that I have grown into a confident young
woman.
What
are the challenges ahead in your new office?
I would say
combining my academics with my official duties.
Do
you aspire to participate in more beauty pageants later in the future?
Yes I do.
What
do you intend to achieve with this platform?
As the ambassador
of Mothers against Child Abandonment (MACA) I hope to express my passion by
uplifting the lives of the less privileged.
What
is your personal style statement?
I wouldn’t say I
have a statement. Being comfortable is what style is all about to me. So
anything that is comfortable and suits the occasion is my style.
What’s
one fashion accessory you can’t leave home without?
My sunglasses
Who
have been your greatest influence?
My mom
What
would you like to be remembered for?
I would like to be
remembered as the queen who left a mark in the hearts of the children of Cross-River
State.
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