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Michael O’Kave
Team Lead – SME
28 Jul 2025
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ISEZ is delighted to announce its official sponsorship of Ms. Naire Kivovia, one of the passionate contestants competing for the crown in the Miss Gulf Pageant 2025. As part of our commitment to community advancement and cultural empowerment, we have pledged K15,000 to support Ms. Kivovia in her fundraising efforts leading up to the September crowning ceremony in Kerema.
On June 12, 2025, representatives from ISEZ met with Ms. Kivovia and her family to formalize the agreement. The sponsorship reflects our shared values of inclusivity, leadership, and transformative change.
Naire’s Vision: Beauty with Purpose
Ms. Kivovia is more than a contestant, she’s a changemaker. Her platform focuses on:
Empowering vulnerable women and girls
Promoting inclusion for children with disabilities
Inspiring positive change across the Gulf Province and beyond
Her dedication to these causes mirrors ISEZ’s core mission to uplift communities through meaningful partnerships.
Strengthening Cultural Pride
Through our collaboration, we hope to amplify Naire’s voice and help her showcase the strength, beauty, and resilience of Gulf women. The funds will be used to assist her in hosting fundraising events that contribute to the pageant’s community-driven objectives, including awareness campaigns and cultural programs.
We encourage everyone to follow Naire’s journey and show support as she prepares to take the stage this September. Her courage and commitment are a beacon of hope, and we at ISEZ are honored to stand beside her.