PHOTOS: MEET THE CONTESTANTS OF MR IDEAL NIGERIA 2014

ABIA – Junior Maduka: Says his loves taking pictures and will want to start up a fitness outfit if he wins.

ABUJA – Austin: This is his second national pageant and hopes with the experience he has got , will land him the title

ADAMAWA – Mohammed: Loves modelling and willw ant to use the Platfiorm of Mr Ideal Nigeria to be aninpsiration to other prospective models.

AKWA IBOM – Paul: He is a naval officer and he loves to swim. He believes he will bring the title back home to Akwa Ibom

ANAMBRA – Ifeanyi: Loves to wear suits , and combine them in different colours.

BAUCHI – Jatto: Loves anything that has to do with show business and if he wins , wants to be one of the forces to reckon with in the industry

BAYELSA – Gerald: He is excited as this is his first contest. He loves to take photos and is looking forward to all the shoots with renowed photographers

BENUE – Timothy: He always placed top 10 in the Mr Ideal Nigeria and Timothy believes this signs were a preparation for him to bring the crown back home

BORNO – Charles: Calm, friendly and very humble, with this qualities , Charles believs the Mr Ideal Nigeria will rest upon his shoulder in the iconic edition

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DELTA – Albert: He is a very friendly guy, and he is looking forward to not only winning the ICONS, but also meeting all the icons from the states.

EBONYI – Dennis: Says he is always a winner , having won the South South Best model of the year , Dennis believes the Mr Ideal Nigeria will be his next win

EDO – Marvel: His friends say he is a very creative young man and what the Nigerian youths need at this time in the country

EKITI – Segun: He is involved with a lot of youth organisations in his community and wants to use the platform to truly make a difference.

ENUGU – Pascal: His is popularly known as THE BODY in the coal city. He believes he embodies the Mr Ideal Nigeria motto ‘Brains , Body , Business

GOMBE – Destiny: His name has always brought him luck , but this time he believes his name will bring him more than the luck he requires, rather, it will deliver him the title

KADUNA – Ahmed: This is his first contest , and having come this far, he believes the stars have lined up for him to win

KANO – Ezekiel: Loves to dance! he is part of a dance group and hopes to use the platform to build a great career dancing

KATSINA – IK: He wants to start his own Agricultural firm if he wins the title. His primary aim ‘job creation

KEBBI – Yemi: Having walked some of the biggest runways, the Unilag undergraduate is set for the big win in the competition.

KOGI – Chidubem: Having won the MR KOGI title late last year , Dubem is one of the most influential youths in the Northern part of the Country.

KWARA – Wale: The Unilorin undergraduate works out 5 times a week to prepare for the competition. He believes a great body , births a great mind

Lagos – Oyewale: With Lagos always placing top 10 in the competition , Oyewale promises to bring the crown home this year! The Unilag undergrad loves to model and read

NASSARAWA – Prince Loves to dance and has been featured in high profile videos including the chuddy K gaga video. Fitness and Dance makes his day complete

NIGER – Stephen: Growing up with his grandma in Niger state has made him a very compassionate man ,and he believes this quality makes him the perfect Nigerian man to win

OGUN – Donald: He is a Burna Boy look alike and friends call him Burna Lord. He loves to read, and is very sporty.

OSUN – Obinna: Fitness trainer , has the passion for helping people achieve their dreams and goals ,and it all starts with the body to build the mind

OYO – Kayode: Having followed the Mister Africa International pageant since inception, Kayode is prepared not only to win MIN but also the Mister Africa International

PLATEAU – Douye: He loves to cook , dance , and keep fit. He wants to create his own fitness campaign if he wins

RIVERS – USEN: His friends say his body is a perfect work of art! Mr Rivers 2012 Stone won Best Body , Usen is sure he will bring the title and the best body award home

SOKOTO – Francis: He loves to act. The undergraduate hopes to pursue an acting career if he wins the title

TARABA – Stanley: Model, Entrepreneur and Tutor. Stan wants to make a difference in the world giving the platform. He recently was on a Mastercard advert

YOBE – Bolaji: Has a passion for modelling and belives his talents and energy will make him a good leader for the youths

ZAMFARA – Rugba: He loves to have fun , but believes hard work should be double the fun you have.

ICONS 1 – Awele: He is the tallest contestant for this season of Mr Ideal. He loves kids and wants to start a dance school if he wins

ICON 2 – Franklyn

ICON 3 – Zane: Loves fashion and hopes to use his platform as a model to do great things in the industry