Miss Imo, Ugomma Ukegbu took to her Instagram page to reminisce on her journey all through the Most Beautiful Girl in Nigeria (MBGN) pageant.

Although she didn’t even make Top 5, the beautiful young girl is hopeful that the experience is only a stepping stone to bigger and better things. Her post below:

“Beauty is anything that is pleasing, to the eyes, to the heart. I am beautiful and you are beautiful.

The past month has been a really interesting learning experience for me. I am grateful to have been a part of the 2017 most beautiful girl in Nigeria pageant. I’m thankful to God for his mercies and his love everyday, and to everyone that showed love and support I love you in ten folds.

This is just the beginning of greater things to come. Constantly seeking growth and self improvement. Every experience is an opportunity to learn and get better.

So for one last time #mbgn2017

Beauty is beyond what we see. Beauty transcends, Beauty is love, Beauty comes from within, true beauty comes from the heart.”