Grace Oyelude became the first Miss Nigeria when it
commenced in 1957. Back then it was a photo contest and contestants were asked
to send photographs of themselves to Daily Times headquarters in Lagos where
finalists were shortlisted. Successful finalists were afterwards invited to
compete in the live final at the Lagos Island Club. At that time, the Miss
Nigeria contest did not include a swimsuit competition. Oyelude was working at
United African Company (UAC) when she represented the then Northern region. She
won £200 and used part of it to travel to England to study nursing at
Royal College of Nursing, England.
commenced in 1957. Back then it was a photo contest and contestants were asked
to send photographs of themselves to Daily Times headquarters in Lagos where
finalists were shortlisted. Successful finalists were afterwards invited to
compete in the live final at the Lagos Island Club. At that time, the Miss
Nigeria contest did not include a swimsuit competition. Oyelude was working at
United African Company (UAC) when she represented the then Northern region. She
won £200 and used part of it to travel to England to study nursing at
Royal College of Nursing, England.
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