The contestants, drawn from states across the federation, were introduced through the competition’s official website and social media platforms.
The pageant, according to the organisers, places emphasis not only on beauty but also on advocacy, with contestants championing causes ranging from education and youth empowerment to health and gender equality.
Camping for the contestants began on Sunday, with the ladies engaging in a series of preparatory activities ahead of the grand finale, while voting portal is live on the MissUniverse Nigeria website
Wawareporters recalls that Chidimma Adetshina, a South African born to Nigerian father and Mozambican mother is the reigning queen.
She gained prominence after winning the Miss Universe Nigeria 2024 title.
The eventual winner will succeed her and go on to represent Nigeria at the Miss Universe international finals later this year.
Below is the full list of the 22 finalists
Abia – Okereke Juliana
Abuja (FCT) – Idungafa Eno
Adamawa – Jemimah Akange
Akwa Ibom – Ndah Eno
Anambra – Basil Onyinyechi
Bayelsa – Kurobo Fortune
Cross River – Myya Jones
Delta – Asaboro De-Blessing
Ebonyi – Ugoaru Onuoha
Edo – Adesuwa Omoigiafu
Ekiti – Ezekiel Silver
Enugu – Shalom Ozioko
Gombe – Chibuzor Chijioke
Imo – Queeneth Igbokwe
Jigawa – Eleh Nneka
Kaduna – Sophia Nelson
Kano – Mbah Cynthia
Kwara – Ufa Dania
Lagos – Bolarinde Damilola
Ogun – Ikediashi Irene
Ondo – Elohor Okpako
Rivers – Able Dike
