{"id":823,"date":"2026-07-12T12:36:50","date_gmt":"2026-07-12T11:36:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/mediaconversation.com\/?p=823"},"modified":"2026-07-12T12:36:51","modified_gmt":"2026-07-12T11:36:51","slug":"delsu-pageantry-promotes-confidence-personal-development-among-students","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/mediaconversation.com\/?p=823","title":{"rendered":"DELSU Pageantry Promotes Confidence, Personal Development Among Students"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

By Odinichi Gift Ada<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Students of Delta State University (DELSU), Abraka, have described campus pageantry as a platform for
building confidence, developing leadership skills and promoting self expression beyond the classroom.<\/p>\n\n\n\n


The views were expressed during recent pageantry competitions held as part of freshers celebrations,
organised by the Department of Health and Safety Education (HSE) and the Faculty of Communication
and Media Studies.<\/p>\n\n\n\n


At the HSE Freshers Party, students, lecturers and departmental executives gathered to witness
contestants display their talents before judges and the audience, at the end of the competition, Sydney
Destiny Osavbie was crowned Mr. HSE, while Jude Onyinye Lucy emerged as Mrs. HSE.<\/p>\n\n\n\n


Similarly, a Journalism and Media Studies student emerged as Mr. COMMESSA during the pageantry
competition, organised by the Faculty of Communication and Media Studies.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Participants said the competitions offered more than entertainment, providing opportunities for self
discovery and personal growth.<\/p>\n\n\n\n


A 100 level Mass Communication student, Okeibunor Peace Chidinma, said body size should not
discourage anyone from participating in pageantry.<\/p>\n\n\n\n


According to her, confidence, determination and character are more important than physical
appearance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n


Another contestant, Adu Abundance, also a Mass Communication student, said her passion for
adventure inspired her to participate in the competition.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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She described pageantry as an opportunity for students to discover their abilities, build confidence and
gain new experiences.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

A Journalism and Media Studies student, Victory Emuobosa, said participating in the competition helped
him overcome the effects of body shaming and challenge stereotypes about physical appearance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n


Similarly, Flourish Okorodudu, a 200 level Advertising student, said the competition enabled her to
pursue a long held dream despite discouragement from others.<\/p>\n\n\n\n


She added that the experience provided valuable exposure and strengthened her confidence.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Speaking on the significance of the event, Mr. Ochonogor Benjamin Olisehemeke, a planner and
instructor, said pageantry plays an important role in student development.<\/p>\n\n\n\n


According to him, such competitions help students improve their communication skills, build self
confidence and develop the courage needed to excel in leadership and public engagements.<\/p>\n\n\n\n


He explained that the aim of the freshers celebration was not only to welcome newly admitted students,
but also to expose them to opportunities in talent development, public speaking, modelling and other
extracurricular activities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n


Participants said pageantry has continued to evolve within the university as a platform that encourages
resilience, self confidence and personal growth while complementing students academic developments.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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