By joshua GOVERNOR ODODO HOSTS KOGI-BORN LITTLE MISS NIGERIA 2026 QUEEN AISHA AUDU, HER COUNTERPART QUEEN PRISTINE
The Executive Governor of Kogi State, His Excellency, Alhaji Ahmed Usman Ododo, has hosted the Kogi-born winner of Little Miss Nigeria 2026, Queen Aisha Salau Audu, alongside her counterpart, Queen Pristine Somadina Chinedu, at the Government House, Lokoja.
The visit, which took place on Saturday, October 10, 2026, marked a significant moment of pride and celebration for Kogi State as Queen Aisha, a 10-year-old indigene of the state, returned home following her emergence as the overall winner of the Little Miss Nigeria 2026 pageant.
Queen Aisha, who is also an Ebira girl and the immediate past Little Miss Kogi, clinched the prestigious national crown, bringing honour and recognition to Kogi State through her outstanding performance at the national competition.
She was accompanied by Queen Pristine Somadina Chinedu, who represented Imo State and emerged as the second runner-up at the competition, winning the Little Miss Nigeria International crown.
The visit provided an opportunity to present the young queens to the Governor and celebrate their achievements, which underscore the importance of nurturing children’s talents, building confidence and creating opportunities for young people to excel beyond their immediate environment.
Governor Ododo’s reception of the queens reflects his administration’s commitment to encouraging young people, celebrating excellence and supporting initiatives that promote the potential of children and youths in Kogi State.
The Governor’s warm reception of Queen Aisha was particularly significant, as her victory represents a moment of collective pride for the people of Kogi State. Her achievement demonstrates that children from the state can compete favourably on the national stage and emerge as outstanding ambassadors of their communities.
Queen Aisha expressed appreciation to the Governor for receiving her and providing an opportunity to celebrate her achievement with the government and people of Kogi State. She also expressed her determination to represent the state with dignity and serve as a positive example to other children.
Queen Pristine, who accompanied Queen Aisha on the visit, also had the opportunity to share in the celebration and experience the hospitality of Kogi State.
The Little Miss Nigeria pageant is a platform designed to promote children’s confidence, talent, leadership, cultural awareness and positive self-expression. The emergence of Queen Aisha as the overall winner highlights the importance of supporting programmes that give children opportunities to discover and develop their abilities.
The visit concluded on a celebratory note, with the two young queens’ achievements serving as an inspiration to children across Kogi State and Nigeria.
Queen Aisha’s national victory is not only a personal milestone but also a source of pride for her family, community and the entire state. Her story reinforces the message that with encouragement, preparation and the right opportunities, young Nigerians can achieve remarkable success.