Dr. Nonye Soludo, wife of the Anambra State Governor, has extended her congratulations to Anambra-born beauty queen Onyinyechi Basil on emerging as Miss Universe Nigeria 2025.
In a statement issued on Monday in Awka, Dr. Soludo praised Basil as a symbol of courage and excellence, adding that her achievement reflects the talent and brilliance Anambra continues to showcase on national and global stages.
“Anambra is richly blessed with gifted individuals making remarkable strides across different fields. Each success story proves the ingenuity of our people. Congratulations, my dear Onyinyechi Basil. You have our support and prayers as you prepare to shine on the global stage in November. God bless the Queen,” she said.
According to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), Basil claimed the crown after defeating Miss Lagos, Damilola Bolarinde, at the grand finale of the competition, which took place on Saturday night in Lagos.
Miss Bayelsa, Fortune Kurobo, placed as second runner-up, while Miss Ogun, Irene Ikediashi, finished third.
Basil succeeds Chidinma Adetshina, Miss Universe Nigeria 2024 and the current Miss Universe Africa and Oceania. She will go on to represent Nigeria at the 74th Miss Universe pageant, scheduled to hold later this year in Bangkok, Thailand.