Former Miss Taraba Comfort Williams dies

Comfort Williams, the 10th Miss Taraba, has died, the management of Prime Planet Event Managers, organisers of the Mr and Miss Taraba pageant, has announced.

The organisation disclosed her death in a condolence statement issued on Monday, describing her as a valued member of its team and its Assistant Managing Director.

The statement, posted on Facebook by the organisation’s Chief Executive Officer, Disebe Donga, said Ms Williams’ death had left the management and members of the organisation devastated.

“This heartbreaking loss has left us deeply devastated. She was not merely a member of our organisation but a vital part of the Prime Planet family, and her presence, contributions, and memories will remain in our hearts forever,” the statement said.

Ms Williams was crowned the 10th Miss Taraba in 2023. She was appointed Assistant Managing Director of Prime Planet Event Managers in January 2026 as part of a seven-member leadership team unveiled by the organisation.

Under the new management structure, Tabitha Adda was appointed Managing Director, while Ms Williams became Assistant Managing Director. Leah Lot Mangbon was named Head of Contestants.

In October 2024, Ms Williams visited Senator Manu Haruna at the National Assembly in Abuja alongside other winners of the Taraba beauty pageant.

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The organisation described her as an integral part of its team and extended its condolences to her family, friends and loved ones.

“You will always remain part of the Prime Planet family. You will be deeply missed, but never forgotten,” it added.

The organisation did not disclose the circumstances surrounding her death.