Presidential candidate of the Labour Party, LP, in the 2023 general elections, Peter Obi, has commended the journey of Chidimma Adetshina, Miss Universe Nigeria, in the Miss Universe contest, describing it as one filled with resilience and dedication.
Obi, in a statement on Monday, stated that he has followed the journey of the beauty queen, and described her journey as one of resilience, perseverance, and dedication.
He noted that Chidimma stands as a symbol of hope, especially to the youths facing different kinds of challenges, in their journey to greatness, adding that her hard work has paid off.
The statement reads in part, “Chidimma Adetshina may not have received the 2024 Miss Universe crown, but competing against over 120 contestants from around the world and securing the first runner-up position in the competition and first position in Africa is a giant stride of which we are proud.
“I sincerely congratulate her for believing in herself and our nation. And to all those who contributed to her success today, your hard work has indeed paid off.
“In these very challenging times in our nation, she stands as a symbol of hope, especially to our youths facing different kinds of challenges, in their journey to greatness – Never give up, no matter how hard the journey, success lies ahead.
“As I have always said, we will remain committed to building a better Nigeria for our very talented youths, no matter the obstacles that stand in our way, because undoubtedly – The New Nigeria is POssible.”
