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Father Maigari Preaches Unity As Plateau Joins Imo In Marriage

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4 years ago

April 30, 2022

The wedding on Saturday between Mark Dassan Godhelp of Takka, Pankshin Local Government Area of Plateau State and Lucy Chinwendu Godwin, of Umokoro, Ngor-Okpala Local Government Area, Imo state provided a platform to reemphasize the for national unity.

Rev. Fr. Jude Maigari, the officiating Preist, described the wedding which held at St. Rita Catholic Church, Unity Estate, Mararaba, Lafia Diocese, as a practical demonstration of the country’s unity, stressing that the event represents a mini Nigeria.

Admonishing the couple on ways to make their marriage work and live happily ever after, Fr. Maigari, gave five principles including patience, counselling skills, forgiveness, wisdom and love for each other.

“the couple must have the patience of a teacher, the skills of a counsellor, the forgiveness of a mother, wisdom of a salesman, and always demonstrate the love of Christ” stated Rev. Fr. Maigari.

He said that Saturday’s wedding marks the 125th in St Rita this year, urging the couple to imbibe the habits of saying ‘I am sorry’ ‘Please I forgive me’ as these words have a way of growing their love and helping them live in harmony.

The Preist anchored the first Bible reading on the book of Sirach 26:1-4 and 13+16 with the theme: ‘Like the sun rising in the beauty of a well-kept house’, while the second reading was anchored on the first letter of Saint Paul to the Ephesians 5, 22-33.

Speaking during the occasion, the Rev. Dr. Victoria Ogechi Mirabelle, expressed excited saying that it is a dream come true, stressing that the events that led to the realization of the wedding, show that it is ordained by God.

‘For sometime, I have been praying for my daughter’s wedding and God asked me to choose a date. So I did choose a date and to confirm that this is ordained by God, the day the young man came to ask if Lucy could marry him, he named the date that coincided with the one I had earlier choose’ she stated.

In his remarks, Mr. Matthew Gusen, the groom’s father, described the occasion as a happy one, noting that the wedding remains an event will remembered for the rest of his life.

‘Today is my happiest day and a day I will remember till I die. The way the Igbo community are dancing show me that truly that have given me their daughter, and I promise to take care of her the way God would like’.

The occasion provided a uniting factor between the Plateau people of the North Central region and Igbo of the South Eastern region of Nigeria as it was signposted with different dance groups from both regions.

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Miss Luxury Pageantry 2025 Set to Hold Maiden Edition

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1 week ago

October 23, 2025

The Gleamer

Cyril Ogar

The Miss Luxury Foundation has announced that all is set for the 2025 maiden edition of the Miss Luxury Pageantry, scheduled to hold November 4, 2025 at the prestigious Lagos Continental Hotel.

Organisers say the high-profile event, themed “Where Beauty, Purpose, and Power Unite,” will not only celebrate elegance and excellence but also amplify advocacy, leadership, and social impact among young women across Nigeria.

In a statement issued by the Digital and Publicity Lead , Mr Eze Okocha Eze and made available to newsmen in Abuja ,the Foundation said the pageant, which is being organised in partnership with the National Commission for Refugees, Migrants and Internally Displaced Persons (NCFRMI), Federal Ministry of Humanitarian Affairs, United Towns Agency, United Nations, International Commission for Peace and Good Governance, and The Nest Resource Centre, will showcase 37 exceptional contestants ,one from each Nigerian state and the Federal Capital Territory.

According to the organisers, the 2025 edition marks a historic shift in Nigerian pageantry, as it eliminates traditional beauty barriers such as height or size, focusing instead on purpose, advocacy, and leadership potential.

“This is your moment to make history, “for the first time ever, 37 women ,one from each Nigerian state and the FCT will be selected to compete for the inaugural Miss Luxury titles.

“No height or size requirements, no pageant background needed,just bold purpose and a desire to lead.

The Founder and Executive Director of the Miss Luxury Foundation, Dr. Edidiong Udoidiong, described the event as more than a competition, but a movement that empowers women to lead and inspire.

“Through the Miss Migration Crown, we are addressing a major national challenge,” Udoidiong said.

“We are placing a mandate in the hands of a young woman who would serve as an ambassador for safe migration, a voice for the displaced, and a face of hope to those who have none.”

Udoidiong noted that the Foundation is collaborating with key institutions to promote safe and legal migration, taking its advocacy to schools, communities, and online platforms nationwide.

He noted that the Foundation also runs empowerment and vocational training programmes aimed at equipping vulnerable women and youths with practical skills to keep them from falling prey to human traffickers.

Beyond the glamour, the Miss Luxury Pageantry, according to the organisers, is a pioneering platform dedicated to empowering women through visibility, advocacy, and voice.

“We don’t just celebrate beauty , we elevate leadership beyond the stage ,we celebrate the embodiment of a strong, resilient woman, we celebrate voices of young women around the world.

“with real-world training in brand development, strategic advocacy, and purpose-led leadership, as well as access to global platforms for women who rise through the initiative.

Meanwhile, he said that a Non Governmental Organisation (NGO) has offer free sponsorship for the first 20 contestants to register for the pageant.

The maiden edition will also reward winners with life-changing prizes designed to boost their careers and humanitarian missions.

The winner of the Miss Luxury crown will be given a hundred thousand dollars cash prize, a brand new luxury car, a brand new luxury home in a premium location and a five year modelling contract followed with endorsement deals.

“She would make appearances at New York and Paris Fashion Weeks, an international brand ambassadorship, and a lifetime mentorship opportunity.

The Miss Migration crown comes with a seventy thousand dollars cash prize, a luxury car, ambassadorial deal with NCFRMI, endorsement deals, modelling contracts, and mentorship.

The Miss Humanitarian queen will walk away with a fifty thousand dollars cash prize, a luxury car, endorsement deals, modelling contracts, and mentorship.

In addition, he stated that the Face of Renewed Hope winner will walk away with a twenty thousand dollars cash prize.

The Publicity Lead of the Foundation, Eze Okocha Eze, said the growing number of state partnerships underscores the Foundation’s commitment to creating real, lasting change.

“Each endorsement is not just a formal agreement but a shared commitment to nurture and elevate the voices of young women across Nigeria,” Eze said. “Our journey is about building bridges between communities, government, and civil society to create real, lasting impact.”

He explained that these partnerships highlight the Foundation’s efforts to build sustainable empowerment ecosystems for women and girls through education, advocacy, mentorship, and community development.

As excitement builds ahead of the grand finale, the Miss Luxury Pageantry 2025 is expected to attract top government officials, industry leaders, celebrities, and corporate sponsors.

Registration for contestants is still ongoing. Interested participants can obtain forms for 300,000 Naira via www.missluxury.org or contact 0916 904 7400.

More updates are also available on social media via @miss.luxuryglobal on Instagram and Miss Luxury on Facebook.

The 2025 edition is proudly sponsored by One World Migration, Dangote Foundation, VOV Foundation, and Riggs London.

With its blend of glamour, advocacy, and purpose, the Miss Luxury Pageantry will redefine beauty standards ,transforming the crown into a tool for leadership, empowerment, and social change across Africa.

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