Ogenna Walter Ekwubiri is the current Miss Tourism. She was born in Ibadan, Oyo State. She studied International Relations at Imo State University.
Queen Ogenna is also an entrepreneur. She owns Grandeur Lifestyle, a unisex salon and spa based in Abuja. She also owns a Consulting firm called Havilah Walter.
Childhood
As a child, I was raised to pursue my dreams with passion, persistence, and prayers. Thus for what ever I do now, I pursue with these 3P’s as my foundation.
Meet Me
I am the last child of four. My parents are Knights of St. Christopher. I am family oriented. I am a christian, an entrepreneur, and a feminist. I have a degree in International Relations. I am extremely passionate and patriotic.
Passion for modelling
To prove that you can be anything you want to be, and to further emphasize that beauty queens are not just beautiful but also strong women with brains as well.
What earned me the crown
Originality, grace of God, and my charismatic nature. I stayed true to Ogenna Walter Ekwubiri. I was not trying to be someone else.
Projects and activities
My projects would be geared towards projecting and enhancing Nigerians tourism potentials. I have reached out to key players in the tourism sectors and would flag off soon and you would be invited to the unveiling. Also, as an entrepreneur, I would help them with either start ups or financial advice- this would be achieved in partnership with financial institutions. Finally, we all know we need a peaceful environment for tourism to strive in Nigeria, hence I would propagate the gospel of peace across Nigeria.
On giving up
Every successful person in life must have felt the urge to give up on something at some point. In this case, in camp, I felt the pressure. Corresponding from the camp to my staff was not easy, and the news of my father’s illness broke me down. Yet in all, this made me stronger and more determined to win which has made him a proud dad today. In all, one should never give up; efforts would release its reward when I refuse to quit.
Rewards
The smile on the faces of people whose lives I have touched in my little way; nothing compares to that.
Advice for aspiring models
With God on your side, expect excellence, empowerment, and expansion.
Challenges of being a model
Sincerely, I do not think there are much challenge. Then again, we the models and to prove ourselves and due respect would be accorded to us in no more.
I Am A Woman Of Rubies
I am a Woman Of Rubies because I am an every day girl-next-door, yet an Amazon. I have come to accept my flaws and improve on them. I have embraced my femininity in all its essence and have decided to use it as a tool to enrich and impact lives positively. I am fearfully and wonderfully made an agent of positive change and I am willing to lift up other women.
Advice for women
A river cuts through a rock not because of its power but its persistence. Look at what is happening in the UK and in the USA. It is about that time, Nigerian women, and indeed women all over the world, take up leadership positions in all facets of life. God has given us the ability to be as gentle as a lamb with the strength of a lion. It is time for us to take charge.