Update: Queen Nneze hosted by Presidency as Nigeria marks Independence today

Ahead of Nigeria's Independence celebration today, Queen Nneze Richards was received at the Aso Villa yesterday by the ‎Senior Special Assistant to the President on political matters, Rt. Hon. Gideon Samani. ‎The Enugu State born Beauty Queen has been listed as special appearance for the historical celebration, even though she has long stopped parading herself as the reigning Miss Independence Nigeria after the unfortunate misunderstanding with the pageant management. 

Her possible confirmation is on the premise of her individual antecedents and outstanding roles and activities she embarked upon while she reigned.

It would be recalled that she is the first national beauty queen to be hosted in the Villa by the APC led administration when she was received by Femi Adesina, SA to the President on Media.

Speaking to the press, the Chartered Accountant ‎graduate commended the police for ensuring peace and tranquility in times like this.

She also commended the former Inspector of Police, Solomon Arase (pictured with her) for his role In maintaining peace during Nigeria's 55 Years independence anniversary last year, as she expects peace in today's epic celebration at the Banquet Hall in the villa.