By THOMPSON YAMPUT

Miss Hassana Ozohu-Salisu, the 2024 Miss Nollywood international beauty pageant, is to embark on “patching” of 64, 000 potholes in the 36 States of the Federation.

Ozohu-Salihu, disclosed this during an interaction with members of the Correspondents Chapel, Nigeria Union of Journalists, Kogi Chapter, in Lokoja on Monday.

“The patching of project is one of my pet projects, aimed at saving lives.

“As a beauty queen, I am worried and concerned over the number accidents and lives lost due to potholes on roads across the country.

“This is why the Nollywood International, in conjunction with Federal Road Maintenance Agency (FERMA), is embarking on filling up 64,000 potholes across our roads,” she said.

Ozohu-Salihu, who is the 11thMiss Nollywood International, also said that she was collaborating with the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC).

“The corps is to ensure that drivers don’t drink and drive in line with our “Operation Don’t Drink and Drive Programme.”

According to her, the two projects were mainly designed to help save lives and properties of travellers on the roads across the nation.

She further mentioned the “No to Sex for Marks Syndrome” pet project to be introduced in tertiary institutions.

“We are meeting with Vice Chancellors and Lecturers to ensure that the syndrome is eradicated to enable our young girls walk with their shoulders high and fulfill their God given destinies.

“I want to use this office to bring or effect a change in this country.

“I went into the pageant to feel what the models feel and bring a change. I want to be a model with a difference in Nigeria and the world over.

“These projects that I and my manager wish to embark on are projects that no pageant has ever ventured into in the history of Nigeria.

“Projects that no one has ever dreamed of or think of doing at my own age in the world of entertainment.

“A beautiful queen from Kogi is out to make an impact in the world and is in need of the support of all to succeed.

“We want a situation where we will not be heard in Nigeria alone but across the shores of America, Europe and Asia. These projects are projects of humanity and projects of change.

“It’s not just a dream but a mission that must come to fruition. It is a mission that will positively challenge the women and youths across the country to Arise and make a difference in the society,” she said

Also speaking, Mr Godwin Orits-Gee, the beauty queen’s Manager, who is also the Chief Executive Officer, (CEO) of Omedia Nigeria Limited solicited for the support of newsmen in Kogi to help her achieve her desired dreams.

“All the queen needs from you journalists, is the needed publicity of all her activities in the next one year. I strongly believe that, together, we can build a better nation,” the manager said.

Responding, Chairman of the Correspondent Chapel, NUJ, Segun Salami, assured the queen of the chapel’s support to her programmes. (NAN)