Abike Dabiri-Erewa, Chairman and CEO of the Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NiDCOM), has congratulated Chidimma Adetshina for her outstanding performance as the first runner-up at the 2024 Miss Universe pageant.
Adetshina represented Nigeria and finished just behind Denmark’s Victoria Kjaer Theilvig, who won the crown.
Dabiri-Erewa commended Adetshina for her “doggedness and resilience,” highlighting her remarkable journey, including her decision to withdraw from the Miss South Africa 2024 pageant amid controversy.
She also praised Adetshina for representing Nigeria with pride and urged others to emulate her patriotic spirit.
“Big congrats, Chidinma on your victory as first runner-up Miss Universe Nigeria. You were bold, beautiful, and focused when we received you after you had to leave South Africa for Nigeria. Wishing you unparalleled success ahead”, she wrote on X.
To celebrate Adetshina’s accomplishment, NiDCOM warmly received her at their Lagos office, followed by a grand reception at “The Temple” in Victoria Island, attended by music legend D’banj.
