Jumoke Olatunji, a student of the Federal University Oye Ekiti with a small stature, tells ABIODUN NEJO how focused she has been on achieving her purpose in life and becoming a reference point for positive things

How old are you?

My name is Jumoke Deborah Olatunji. I am 19 years old. I am a native of Igbara Odo, Ekiti State, born and brought up in Ibadan. I am a 100-level student of Linguistics and Language at the Federal University Oye Ekiti.

Who are your parents?

My mum is a teacher in a private school, and my dad is a fashion designer.

What was growing up like as a child?

I thank God for my life. It has been God; if not for God, I would not have been alive.

Is that to say you did not enjoy good health while growing up?

I enjoyed good health. I had no challenges growing up; I am just giving all glory to God.

But then, how did you feel that you were not growing like your age mates?

When I was in primary school, I felt ashamed because I thought that my age mates were growing up and I was not growing. So, I thought it was not normal. Then, sometimes I would cry, sometimes I would not. But that was then; that was in the past.

How many siblings do you have?

I have two younger siblings. I am the eldest. They are far taller than me.


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