MMNI lauds NCS for Miss Cell 2022 initiative

MMNI lauds NCS for Miss Cell 2022 initiative

Mr Brendan Nsikak , Chief Executive Officer of Brendance and Crusader Ltd., promoters of Mr and Miss Nigeria International (MMNI), has lauded the Nigerian Correctional Servickes (NCS) for the initiative of ‘Miss Cell 2022’ pageant organised for female inmates.

Nsikak gave the commendation in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Friday in Lagos, while reacting to the Miss Cell Pageant held within the Kirikiri correctional facility, and won by Chidinma Ojukwu, alleged murder suspect of Super TV CEO, Michael Ataga.

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Ojukwu, a 300-level Mass Communication student of the University of Lagos (UNILAG), is standing trial for the offence at the Lagos High Court, sitting at Tafawa Balewa Square (TBS), Lagos.

The ‘Miss Cell’ beauty pageant was organised on March 8 as one of several activities lined up to mark the International Women’s Day at the facility.

He described the initiative as worthwhile, saying it was part of social activities to keep the inmates in sound mind and good spirit.

According to him, it is a commendable step for Ojukwu to have the courage and boldness to take part in the competition, in spite of her ongoing trials at the courts.

“The Nigerian Correctional Services is living up to their responsibilities and being proactive by putting up such events and other programmes meant to keep inmates warm and make the environment lively.

“Everyone is aware that Chidinma, the prime suspect in the ongoing trial of murder case of Ataga, is still under prison custody and has not been convicted or found guilty.

“I commend the initiative and salute the courage of the participants, and to the ‘ Miss Cell 2022’, let her live her life until the judgment is served and passed on her,” he said.

He noted that it was fundamental to keep the inmates meaningfully engaged with activities to minimise quarrels and fights while in custody.

It will also ease their depression, he added.

According to him, while inmates are being encouraged in skills acquisitions, education and creativity, those with flare for pageantry or entertainment should also be given a platform to showcase their potential.

NAN