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18 Year Old Shatu Garko is 44th Miss Nigeria

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By Samantha Allen
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18-year-old Shatu Garko has emerged winner of the 2021 Miss Nigeria beauty pageant.

 
Garko, a horse-riding lover, represented the North West region of Nigeria during the pageant.

 
She was crowned as the 44th queen of the competition during the coronation ceremony held in Lagos on Friday night.

 
Despite being the youngest contestant, Garko beat 17 others to become the first hijab-wearing model to wear the Miss Nigeria crown.

18 Year Old Shatu Garko is 44th Miss Nigeria

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Samantha Allen is a seasoned journalist and senior correspondent at TDPel Media, specializing in the intersection of maternal health, clinical wellness, and public policy. With a background in investigative reporting and a passion for data-driven storytelling, Samantha has become a trusted voice for expectant mothers and healthcare advocates worldwide. Her work focuses on translating complex medical research into actionable insights, covering everything from prenatal fitness and neonatal care to the socioeconomic impacts of healthcare legislation. At TDPel Media, Samantha leads the agency's health analytics desk, ensuring that every report is grounded in accuracy, empathy, and scientific integrity. When she isn't in the newsroom, she is an advocate for community-led wellness initiatives and an avid explorer of California’s coastal trails.