Maristella Okpala emerges Miss Earth

After much hype and anticipation, the 17^th edition of Miss Earth Nigeria pageant held at the prestigious Presidential hotel, Port Harcourt, the Rivers State capital, last Saturday.

As expected, it was a grand event. A build-up to the event had all the contestants camped for ten days at the exotic Reventon Park Hotel (Lamborghini) hotel, Port Harcourt. It was indeed another plus for Rivers State as it attracted tourists to the state.

Performing on the night were entertainers like famous Harrisong who was on hand to entertain guests. Rivers State Culture was also on display as ‘Owembe boys’ masquerades from Obio/Akpor LGA thrilled the audience. The event anchor was an on air personality who was herself a former Miss Earth Nigeria pageant winner in 2006.

Ibinabor Fiberesima, the national director of Miss Earth Nigeria pageant, was one of the attractions of the night. She spoke with enthusiasm and passion as she introduced the pageant to the guests.

The four winners are Maristella Okpala was the winner of the night. She is Miss Earth Nigeria ‘Air’ while Vinna Snithers Briggs was the first runner-up and Miss Earth Nigeria ‘Water’.

Other winners are Nna-Udosen Chikaodili Enobong, the second runner up and Miss Earth Nigeria Fire with Ekwemozo Adaobi being the third runner-up. The new queen Miss Earth Nigeria, Maristella Okpala is from Anambra State. She is Dental Technician and an NCAA licensed cabin crew. She will be flying the Nigerian flag at the Miss Earth World which will be held on the third of November in the Philippines with over 90 other countries.