‘My uncle’s wife took away my looks but didn’t stop me from being me’ – Nigerian acid attack victim

Obanye Francess Chizoba is the perfect description of a resilient person who despite the huge curve ball life threw at her, has not stopped in her pursuit to make something wonderful of herself.

The burn survivor in her recent post on IG, advised people living with scars to be proud of themselves and also learn to share their bitter stories.

She further reiterated that being a victim of acid attack didn’t deprive her of happiness.

“Don’t be a silent victim ..learn to share your story..you might find out you are not the only 1 as you thought..mostly you might learn how to walk freely in that situation … yes I was poured acid by my uncles wife. Yes she took away my facial looks, But she didn’t stop me from been me! But above all I refused to give up, I refused to hide me myself from people, I choose happiness,
I kept on being that little sweet girl I was then and now! If you are living with a scars and you are so scared of facing people.. let this face right here help you make decisions…..
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Say no to acid attack..
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17th November.”