In
recent times, there have been an upsurge of beauty pageants on the
Nigerian soil. Some of them well commended, while many others
controversial and criticised . But a contact with Charity
ogwutum changed all that, she is not just a beauty to behold but a
beauty with brain. Read this thought provoking interview Eric Olusesan
had with her.
Your background?
I
was born and bred in Port Harcourt, into a royal home of Chief
(Apostle) John Ogwutum in Rumuezolu kingdom, Rumuomasi. I am in my
mid-twenties. I had my primary education and secondary education at
Community Primary School, Rumuomasi, Port Harcourt and Jumat Secondary
School, Port Harcourt respectively. Thereafter I proceeded to Rivers
State University of Science and Technology where I bagged a B.Sc in
Business Education – Accounting. My growing up was fun being loved by my
parents and siblings. They provided me with almost everything I wanted
and made sure that I was comfortable in school. I was so attached to my
mum hence I was greatly devastated in her death even up till date.
How has it been since you won miss golden jubilee?
Just
like the life of every person who suddenly rise to fame, I have been
trying to manage it. I now have more friends, more calls, and more
people trying to identify with me. Even some people who hitherto were
not close suddenly started coming close. Somehow, I am enjoying the
whole thing only that some of the things I love doing before I do them
no more as I am now in the public eye. It’s been fun I must say.
Is it your first attempt at beauty pageant?
Certainly
not! In 2008, I made an attempt at Miss Caniriv beauty pageant.
Thereafter in 2009 at a very young age, I won Miss Obio/Akpor crown
which was also the Local government Area I represented. I have also taken part in Miss
Niger Delta.
What's your fashion routine?
Modest! I
am not a heavy dresser, nor crazy about fashion or labels. I dress as
the occasion demands and according to the time too – morning, afternoon,
night, lunch or dinner date etc., in all I keep it modest. I wear what
fits me not because it is in vogue. I am not also crazy about make-ups
and costumes, probably because of my faith.
Any pet project?
None for now, but there might be one later.
Your statistics?
24:29:41
Advice to youths to stop cultism and other vices?
I
acknowledge that the world is unfriendly and not a bed of roses and
even if it is, roses have thorns. Knowledge is a curative strength
against ignorance, and buried potentials not invoked through concerted
efforts do not lubricate the wheel of progress. We should appreciate the
benefits of education, education and more education in today’s dynamic
world and as one of the engines of our progress. I was very happy when
it filtered in the news that out of the numbers of amnesty youths sent
to Britain to study, six of them came out with First Class. That’s
cheering news. I encourage us to psychologically re-position ourselves
against criminal activities which can dearly negate the blessings of our
supposed collective aspirations and jeopardize the dreams of our
founding fathers. We should rather channel our energies to creative and
benefiting pursuits, by establishing in ourselves the feeling of
self-worth. I encourage us to reshape our general attitude in respect of
our relationships with others to anchor on truth and honesty; eschewing
corrupt practices especially when entrusted with leadership roles. I
encourage us to be proud of and uplift our cultural heritage as a means
of defining our self-identify, shunning any form of corruptible and
manipulative influence or Ne-colonialist cultural infiltration. I
encourage us to see the need to religiously follow democratic
principles, ethical and moral values in fair political participation
instead of blindly following a political material because of sentiment
or sympathy invoked by spirit of political affiliations. We are all we
need and we can individually and collectively make our dear state great
by employing the right attitude.
How do you relax?
I relax by reading motivational and inspirational books, watching movies and sometimes playing indoor games.
Where do we see you in the next five years?
Honestly,
that will be determined by my God. But on a carnal note, I will like to
see myself as an international runway model or product ambassador in
the next five years. In addition, I will also consider owning a fashion
label. These are aside from acquiring my Masters and Doctorate Degrees.
What are the qualities that stands you out)?
Humility and patience; Respect for others.
What are your responsibilities as miss golden jubilee rivers state?
First
and the most important responsibility is promoting the cultural
heritage of Rivers State. I am also a youth ambassador by implication
therefore, I owe it to the Rivers Youths to encourage them by way of
working in alliance with corporate bodies to empower them. As a role
model, I am expected to live a life worthy of emulation by my peers.
Thank you.
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