Akwa Ibom State Governor, Pastor Umo Eno, opened up about his struggles growing up with albinism, recalling years of bullying, body-shaming, and rejection before raising to public office and vowed to always honour people living with albinism.
In a heartfelt post shared on X, the Governor revealed that those struggles shaped his outlook on life and strengthened his resolve to stand proudly today.
“Growing up with albinism was easy, I faced bullying, body shaming, and rejection. But today, by God’s grace, I stand proudly.
“That’s why whenever I see anyone with skin condition, I make it a point to honour and recognize them”, he wrote.
He added that some people even opposed his governorship campaign because of it, but God’s grace lifted him to where he is today.
Speaking further, he said this is why anytime he sees anyone with albinism, he makes it a point to honour and recognize them.
-9News Nigeria.
