Sylvia Nduka (born 14 October 1992) is a Nigerian entrepreneur and beauty pageant titleholder who represented her country at

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but unplaced.

Early life

Sylvia Nduka is from Isuofia in

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. She is the youngest of five siblings. She studied accounting at the

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Career

Most Beautiful Girl in Nigeria 2011

She competed as Miss

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in the pageant. As the winner, she was awarded a Hyundai car and 3 million naira.

Project

The focus of her project, 'Sylvia Educational Foundation', was creating an NGO that empowered people through education and served less-privileged children.

Personal life

Sylvia Nduka founded and runs Sylvia's Hair, a hair extension business. Her choice of outfits her Co operate office wears.

References

1992 births Living people Igbo models Miss World 2011 delegates Most Beautiful Girl in Nigeria winners Most Beautiful Girl in Nigeria Nigerian beauty pageant winners People from Anambra State {{Nigeria-business-bio-stub