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By Rita Okoye
Face of Change Nigeria, a progressive, impact-driven pageant dedicated to empowering purpose-driven individuals for social change, has received official endorsement from the Lagos State Ministry of Tourism, Arts and Culture for its 2026 edition.
The show is designed to cultivate strong, intelligent, and purpose-driven individuals who will use their platforms to make meaningful impacts.
The pageant extends beyond aesthetics to celebrate transformative journeys and inspire positive societal change.
The 2026 edition aims to identify and empower women whose influence will be positive, lasting, and powerful across their communities, industries, and environments. The initiative seeks to produce leaders of tomorrow who will drive social change through resilience, intelligence, and grace.
The organisation announced “HER IMPACT” as the theme for this year’s event, scheduled for 31 October 2026.
Mrs. Darlene Godfrey-Oduh, President of Face of Change Nigeria, emphasised the shift from beauty to substance.
“HER IMPACT” focuses on what you can change, not how you look. The theme delves into the influence a woman can have on her community, industry, and the people around her. The word ‘impact’ resonates with leadership. Therefore, we are looking for the leaders of tomorrow to promote social change,” she said.
The winner, to be crowned The Impact Queen, will represent Nigeria at the first-ever Face of Change Nigeria. She will also receive a car, cash prize, and other consolation prizes. The reigning queen is Queen Chioma Geraldine, the first and current titleholder.
The 2026 event will also honour selected individuals with the Face of Change Nigeria Icons Award, recognizing those who have made a significant impact in society.
