The federal government has called on Nigerians to support Miss World Nigeria 2026, Tamunosoye Karibi-George, also known as Soye, as the 73rd Miss World Festival continues in Vietnam.

The Minister of Art, Culture and the Creative Economy, Hannatu Musawa, made the appeal via a post on X on Friday.

She praised Karibi-George for representing the country well on the international stage and for using the pageant to highlight issues affecting Nigerian youths.

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According to the minister, Karibi-George’s recognition as Africa’s Top Model and her place in the Top 40 have brought pride to the country.

With less than nine hours left to vote, Musawa urged Nigerians to cast their votes and encourage others to do the same, noting that every vote will be crucial in the next stages of the competition.

She also asked citizens to help spread information about the voting process to increase support for the Nigerian contestant.

“Dear Soye, seeing you carry Nigeria’s name with such grace, confidence and purpose on the Miss World stage has made us incredibly proud.

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“Emerging as Africa’s Top Model and securing your place in the Top 40 is a remarkable achievement. But beyond the competition, you have used this platform to showcase Nigeria to the world, speak about issues that truly matter, and inspire so many young people.

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“Nigerians continue to stand with you. There are just 9 hours left to vote, and the window is closing fast. Soye needs every vote, and every point matters for the stages ahead. Voting link in my bio. Please, let’s come together, vote, share and encourage others to do the same. Queen Soye, Nigeria is behind you”, she wrote.

26-year-old Karibi-George won the Miss World Nigeria 2026 title at the Federal Palace Hotel in Lagos after competing against 20 other finalists.

Although she hails from Port Harcourt in Rivers State, she represented Bayelsa State during the national pageant.

A communications professional and associate of the Nigerian Institute of Public Relations, she founded ‘Beyond Labels,’ an organisation that promotes inclusion for children with special needs.

She was also crowned Miss Africa International 2024 in Ghana.

At the global contest in Vietnam, Karibi-George has already secured the Africa’s Top Model title and advanced to the Top 40.

She will now aim to surpass Nigeria’s previous representative, Joy Mojisola Raimi, who reached the Top 20 in the last edition. (The Nation)