Hijab Model Shatu Garko Emerges Miss Nigeria 2021

An 18-year-old hijab model identified as Shatu Garko has emerged as the winner of the 2021 Miss Nigeria beauty pageant.

Garko, who represented the North West region of Nigeria during the pageant was crowned as the 44th queen of the competition during the coronation ceremony held in Lagos on Friday night.

Despite being the youngest contestant, Shatu Garko beat 17 others to become the first hijab-wearing model to wear the Miss Nigeria crown.

Nicole Ikot was the first runner up while Kasarachi Okoro emerged as the second runner up for the beauty contest.

According to the organisers of the beauty pageant, Garko will go home with a cash prize of N10 million Naira, A 1-year residency for one luxury apartment, a brand new car, and several brand ambassadorship opportunities.

Garko took over the pageant throne from Etsanyi Tukura, The 43rd winner of the  2019 Miss Nigeria contest.