Esther Uchenna Emerges Winner Of Face Of Maritime International 2025 As Scoresheet Reveals Breakdown Of Contestants’ Performances

Esther Uchenna Emerges Winner Of Face Of Maritime International 2025 As Scoresheet Reveals Breakdown Of Contestants’ Performances

By Frank Odinukaeze

The 2025 edition of the Face of Maritime International (FOMI) pageant has concluded with Miss Esther Uchenna, representing the Maritime Workers Union of Nigeria (MWUN), emerging as the overall winner after a detailed analysis of the final score sheet released by the organisers.
According to the official statistics, Esther scored 741 points out of 1000, topping the leaderboard among seven contestants who represented different maritime organisations. Her strong performances in the Influence and Personality categories—where she earned 200 and 163 marks respectively—proved decisive in securing her victory. She also scored 145 in Popularity and 116 in Maritime Knowledge, cementing her position as a well-rounded contestant with intellect, charisma, and influence.

Trailing behind was Miss Francisca Godfrey of the National Association of Government Approved Freight Forwarders (NAGAFF), who finished second with 563 points. Francisca achieved the highest score in the Influence category (220), showcasing her social reach and mobilization capacity. However, her relatively low Popularity score (48) and modest performance in Maritime Knowledge (71) kept her from overtaking Esther.
In third place was Miss Olayinka Akande of the National Inland Waterways Authority (NIWA), who scored 560 points. Olayinka displayed consistency across all categories with standout scores in Popularity (140) and Modeling Skills (127). Despite her strong showing, a lower Personality score (88) limited her climb on the ranking table.
Miss Precious Ajayi of L.T.T came fourth with 467 points, while Miss Chioma Okwumezie, representing the Nigeria Customs Service, followed in fifth place with 453 points. Chioma’s impressive Maritime Knowledge score of 140—the highest in that category—stood out, though her low Popularity and Influence scores affected her overall performance.
Miss Precious Obadare of the Association of Nigerian Licensed Customs Agents (ANLCA) secured the sixth position with 341 points, while Miss Divine Kingsley of the Tin Can Island Port Complex (TCIPC) ranked seventh with 242 points.
A closer analysis of the score distribution revealed that Influence and Popularity—which together accounted for 500 marks—were the most decisive factors in determining the winners. Contestants who excelled in these public engagement-driven categories naturally dominated the leaderboard.
The results, organisers noted, underscore a key lesson for future contestants: success in FOMI requires more than beauty or intellect; it demands visibility, influence, and a strong connection with the public.
While the Maritime Knowledge category (worth 150 marks) showed encouraging performance levels among contestants, the Personality and Modeling Skills categories also recorded steady scores, reflecting the participants’ poise, eloquence, and fashion sense—essential attributes for maritime ambassadors.
The organisers further emphasized that no discretionary bonus marks were awarded, reaffirming the transparency and integrity of the scoring process.
The 2025 FOMI edition, according to observers, has once again highlighted the growing participation and awareness of young Nigerian women in maritime affairs. With Esther Uchenna’s remarkable victory, the competition continues to uphold its reputation as a premier platform celebrating intelligence, confidence, and maritime consciousness among the nation’s youth.