Prominent Niger Delta Monarch, Ateke Tom Endorses Miss Amnesty Nigeria Pageant 2021

The Amanyanabo of Okochiri community, King Ateke Tom has endorsed the grand finale of the Miss Amnesty Nigeria 2021 beauty pageant scheduled to take place in Portharcourt , Rivers State, Nigeria.

The former Niger Delta warlord gave his nod to the contest when the organiser of Amnesty Peace and CEO, Tracy Mcwary Foundation and other beauty queens paid him a courtesy visit on March 31st, 2021 in his palace.

The Miss Amnesty Nigeria Pageant Team in a group photo with His Royal Majesty, the Amanyanabo of Okochiri community, Ateke Tom during the courtesy visit.

During the visit, the Niger-Delta leader received a certificate of Nomination Award as Amnesty Peace Man of the year 2021 in recognition of his outstanding role in promoting peaceful co-existence in the region.

While endorsing the Miss Amnesty pageant, he pledged his support to the empowerment of Women and Girl-Child in the Niger-delta region.

His Royal Majesty, the Amanyanabo of Okochiri community, Ateke Tom being presented with the certificate of Nomination Award as Amnesty Peace Man of the year 2021 during the courtesy visit in his palace.

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