Chief Grace Atinuke Oyelude, the inaugural winner of the Miss Nigeria beauty pageant in 1957, is now ninety-three years old, as disclosed by the Miss Nigeria Organization in a recent Instagram post on Thursday, November 16. Chief Grace, celebrated as the pioneering Miss Nigeria, had a distinguished career as a retired licensed nurse, midwife, and hospital administrator.
Her journey into the Miss Nigeria pageant began when her brother submitted her photo to the pageant producers at Daily Times. At that time, Miss Nigeria was primarily a photo competition, and Chief Grace represented the Northern region in the grand final.
Nigerians, including celebrities, have joined in celebrating the 'Ageless Queen,' flooding the comment section with admiration and accolades. The Miss Nigeria Organization's post expresses immense delight in celebrating Chief Grace Atinuke Oyelude on her 93rd birthday, praising her courage, resolve, and great strength of character. The post also extends gratitude for paving the way and setting standards for all subsequent Miss Nigeria Queens and acknowledges her priceless contributions to women's empowerment.
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