In June 2018, the Nigerian Girl Guides held its first national Action on Body Confidence training event. Inspired by the experience, Abule Baranimiegha, a 29 year old leader from Bayelsa state shared her thoughts in a poem:
WHO AM I?
I am Me
My appearance has nothing to do with my personality
My personality and interest defines my uniqueness
Being myself in a world that is constantly trying to change me into someone else
Has been my greatest achievement
My individuality is a pointer to my functionality
Why struggle to fit in when I can stand out
I was born an original can’t die an imitation
I am ME
Free Being Me!
