The 10th edition of Face of Maritime International (FOMI) pageant which comes up on the 3rd of October, 2025 at Villa Angelia Hotel, Ikoyi Lagos promises top notch outing with superlative ambience.
Just like the mustard seed, FOMI has grown beyond a beauty contest into a movement, a platform where young women showcase not just their elegance and poise, but also their intelligence, confidence, and commitment to social impact.
The 2025 edition is particularly symbolic as it marks a decade of celebrating women in maritime and beyond. Again, the event promises glamour, suspense, and a dazzling display of talent as finalists compete for the prestigious crown.
At the heart of the competition are the beautiful, vibrant, and ambitious finalists who represents agencies and maritime organisations like NSC, NPA, NIMASA, CUSTOMS, NAGAFF, L.T.T, ANLCA, etc and at extension personal dreams with aspirations of countless young women who believe in the power of beauty with impact.
Truth be told the FOMI crown has been more than just a symbol of victory. It has opened doors to leadership opportunities, ambassadorial roles, and life-changing platforms for previous winners, making this competition a gateway to greatness. It has equally allowed participants to express themselves through fashion, speech, and performance. The pageant has done well in promoting community engagement and fostering skills like public speaking, leadership, and self-confidence.
In another development, FOMI has done well to showcase diverse cultures, traditions, and values. Some other notable values include, scholarship opportunities to winners or participants connecting with influential people, mentors, or peers, career opportunities in modeling, acting etc, encourage self-acceptance and self-love, develope leadership skills and empowering women and highlight important social issues, such as education, health, or environmental conservation etc.
In FOMI pageantry, supporters are not just spectators rather they are stakeholders in their favourite contestant’s journey. Each ticket purchased to attend the grand finale does more than guarantee a seat; it contributes directly to the contestant’s overall marks.
This unique system ensures that fans become part of the contestant’s success story. In fact, the more tickets one buys, the greater the chances of pushing their chosen queen closer to the throne. It’s beauty, loyalty, and strategy all intertwined.
For many, this creates an exciting dimension of competition. Families, friends, and fans rally together, mobilizing support, booking tickets, and turning the event into a true festival of entertainment and women empowerment. Beyond the fun and fashion, FOMI has consistently maintained a focus on impacts. The 2025 theme, “Beauty for Impact” continues to define the pageant, highlighting the need for beauty queens to be role models, change agents, and voices for empowerment.
In a world where women are redefining leadership across industries, including maritime, the Face of Maritime International competition sends a powerful message: beauty is not superficial—it is a force for influence and transformation.
For the finalists, this is not just a pageant; it is a life-changing opportunity. The winner will carry the responsibility of using her platform to inspire, empower, and represent not just maritime women, but young women across Nigeria and beyond.
The organizers invite everyone to be part of this history-making 10th edition. Booking a ticket is more than just a reservation—it is an investment in the dreams of a young woman striving to make an impact.
As the grand finale approaches, excitement continues to mount. The stage is set, the spotlight is ready, and soon, the world will watch as one woman emerges victorious. Will it be your favourite contestant? The time to decide is now—visit www.fomi.platforms.ng/tickets and let your support count
