Victor Eko has been crowned winner of Mr Ideal Nigeria 2026 after representing Edo State at the competition.
The model emerged winner at the end of the contest, beating other finalists to the title.
His journey through the competition saw him advance from the top 13 to the final six, which included representatives from Abia, Edo, Abuja, Ogun, Anambra and Lagos.
During the pageant, regional winners were also announced. Kenneth (Amu Kenneth – Plateau) won for the North, Paul (Ugochukwu Paul Adimike – Abia) for the East, Mohzeez (Moh Zeez – Lagos) for the West, and Nsikak Abasi (Akwa Ibom) for the South.
At the end of the event, Victor Eko was named winner, while David (Ogbodo David Chinemerem – Abuja) emerged first runner up and Jozzi (Ogun) came second runner up.
Organisers said Victor stood out for his focus on youth empowerment through education and entrepreneurship. He is expected to carry out projects aimed at engaging young people during his reign.
Mr Ideal Nigeria is an annual male pageant established in 2010 and organised by House of Twitch. The competition brings together contestants from across the 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory to compete for the title.
The winner typically represents Nigeria at international competitions such as Mister Africa International and also serves as an ambassador for brands and social causes.
The pageant is positioned as a platform aimed at developing young men socially and economically, with contestants assessed on personality, fitness and their proposed social impact projects.
