Shatu Garko becomes first Hijab-wearing model to win Miss Nigeria
By Halima ABDULKADIRI
18-year-old hijab modell, Shatu Garko has emerged the winner of 2021 Miss Nigeria beauty pageant.
Garko, a horse-riding lover, represented the North West region of Nigeria during the pageant.
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She was crowned as the 44th queen of the competition during the coronation ceremony held in Lagos on Friday night.
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Despite being the youngest contestant, Garko beat 17 others to become the first hijab-wearing model to wear the Miss Nigeria crown.
