Miss Kebbi, Ihezue Ugochi Mitchel, has emerged winner of the 2017 Most Beautiful Girl in Nigeria pageant. Ugochi outshone other 36 contestants to emerge the 30th MBGN.
Miss Bayelsa came in as fourth runner-up, third runner-up was Miss Oyo, while the second runner-up was Miss Plateau.
Awards in other categories were presented at the ceremony before the top five finalists were announced.
Miss Yobe won the amity award, most photogenic award went to Miss Anambra, award for model of the year went to Miss Kebbi, and best traditional costume went to Miss Sokoto while the best evening wear award went to Miss Bayelsa.
Before now, 2015 MBGN winner Unoaku Anyadike had been the reigning queen for two years.
Others in the top five include – Fourth runner-up – Miss Bayelsa, Third runner-up/Miss Ecowas- Miss Oyo, Second runner-up/Miss Tourism – Miss Plateau, First runner-Up/MBGN Universe – Miss Sokoto.