Nigerian Embassy in Thailand Hosts Favour Ogbuokiri Following Historic Mister Global Achievement

The Nigerian Embassy in Thailand welcomed the Misters of Nigeria organization today, celebrating Favour Ogbuokiri’s impressive achievement at the Mister Global competition, where he made history by finishing as the second runner-up. This marks Nigeria’s highest placement ever at the prestigious international pageant.

Representing the Misters of Nigeria organization during the visit were the President, Emmanuel TM this Somto, and Chief Operating Officer, Saliu Momoh. Discussions covered Nigeria’s growing presence in international pageantry and the role such platforms play in promoting cultural exchange and national pride. The embassy officials commended Ogbuokiri for his remarkable performance, which has set a new standard for Nigerian representatives at global pageants.

Reflecting on his journey, Favour Ogbuokiri said, “This has been an incredible experience—from Mr. UNN to Misters of Nigeria and now Mister Global second runner-up. I’m proud to have represented Nigeria on such a global platform, and I believe this is just the beginning. My aim now is to continue working on my Voice for Change project to uplift the Makoko community and beyond. Pageantry is not just about beauty; it’s about making a difference.”

Ogbuokiri also highlighted his award-winning CI Talks Voice for Change project, for which he earned a Gold distinction. He emphasized his plans to further the initiative by working with both local and international organizations to provide support to the Makoko community in Lagos.

The visit concluded with the Misters of Nigeria team expressing gratitude to the embassy for their warm reception and ongoing support. The embassy reaffirmed its commitment to supporting initiatives that promote Nigeria’s positive image abroad.