Edo State Governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo; state Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Emperor Jarrett Tenebe; and Dr. Ifetayo Adeniyi have been amongst outstanding personalities honoured at the twentieth version of the Face of the World Nigeria Beauty Pageant, tagged the ‘Akpakomiza Edition’ on Saturday.
The vibrant ceremony, organised by the Chairman of Divine Smiles Foundation International, Prince Eric Odigie, featured glamour, cultural shows, leisure and the recognition of distinguished people for his or her contributions to societal improvement.
Okpebholo, Tenebe and different award recipients have been celebrated for his or her respective roles in management, group improvement and impactful service, whereas Adeniyi emerged Best Journalist of the Year 2026 in recognition of his excellent contributions to journalism and humanitarian development.
Adeniyi’s award, which was acquired on his behalf by Patrick Ochoga, was offered underneath the ‘Megastar Man of the Decade Award CSR’ class in acknowledgement of his dedication to nationwide improvement and giving again to society.
In his appreciation, Adeniyi expressed gratitude to the organisers for the recognition, describing the honour as a motivation to deepen his contributions to the journalism career and humanitarian causes.
Other distinguished awardees included Dr. Paddy Iyamu, Chief Edobor Ozakpolor, Chief Ebipade Karl, Hon. Cyril Oshiomhole, Excalibur Hotel, Mr. Elvis Edoba and Mrs. Edesili Okpebholo.
Speaking throughout the occasion, Odigie counseled members of his organising workforce for his or her dedication and resilience in sustaining the magnificence pageant over the years, noting that the platform had continued to supply alternatives for locating and nurturing abilities.
He acknowledged that the journey had been difficult, however stated the experiences and disappointments encountered in earlier editions had offered beneficial classes for bettering the high quality and organisation of subsequent occasions.
“The experiences and disappointments of the past years have taught us valuable lessons, which have helped us shape subsequent editions and make each event better than the previous one,” Odigie stated.
The organiser additionally expressed appreciation to Tenebe for internet hosting the workforce in South Africa and facilitating worldwide contacts, which he stated had opened new alternatives for the organisation.
Odigie additional applauded the contributions of sponsors and companions, together with Wells Carlton Hotel and Apartments, Modela Couture, Pure Gold Sparkle Cosmetics, Ebenezer Apartment, Andy Modu Global Vision, Megastar Life & Style Magazine and Well Hosa Farm, describing their assist as instrumental to the success of the occasion.
The magnificence contest’s main spotlight was the crowning of Blessing J. Oaikhena as Face of the World, Osato Omozokpia as Face of Edo, and Ebuba Simon as Face of Tourism.
Other winners have been Ebuba Ugonwa, who emerged Most Beautiful Girl in Edo State; Chiwen Anamanya, Miss Amity; and Amenaghawon Idemudia, Miss Hospitality.
The winners have been applauded for his or her magnificence, poise, expertise and spectacular performances all through the competitors.
The twentieth version additionally featured charming cultural performances by totally different ethnic nationalities, musical renditions by contestants and different teams, alongside thrilling leisure that added color and splendour to the event.
