Margaret Dery, Miss Ghana 2017, together with her runners-up have paid a courtesy call on President Nana Akufo-Addo at the Flagstaff House.
During the grand finale held over the week, the President, who was in the Northern part of the country on an official tour, sent a goodwill message to the pageant via video footage which was shown to the audience.
In his remark, President Akufo-Addo promised setting up a meeting with the Queens upon his return to the Flagstaff House.
The President congratulated the organisers for a successful organization of the MissGhana60YearsOn event, Exclusive Events Ghana headed by former Miss Ghana Inna Patty.
He extolled the brand for its projection of women empowerment.
He said the Office of the President will continue to support the Miss Ghana pageant and all related projects that are aimed at uplifting the Ghanaian.
On a night filled with glitz and glamour, Miss Dery emerged winner with runners-up, Priscilla Gameli and Marigold Frimpong.
Miss Ghana 2017/MissGhana60YearsOn was organised in collaboration with Ministry of Tourism, Arts & Culture and the Ghana60YearsOn Planning Committee.
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