Adegoriola Abejoye (Psalmmy)
About
Adegoriola Abejoye, popularly known as Psalmmy, is the former 40th President of the Federal University of Technology, Akure (FUTA) Students' Union (2024/2025). Currently serving as the Chairman of the National Association of University Students (NAUS), CMC Ondo State, he is a dedicated advocate for student welfare and quality education (SDG 4). His journey reflects a commitment to serving as an effective intermediary between the student body and university management.
What Shaped Them
- Leadership Inspiration: His path was defined by observing effective leadership during his early years on campus. Seeing the 'number one student' during orientation sparked a vision to lead, which he pursued through dedicated service as an advocate for academic improvement.
- The Price of Power: Serving as president required immense sacrifice, including the intentional decision to trade a first-class degree for the broader, real-world experience of student governance. He highlights the 'madness' or audacity required to negotiate with university management while managing the diverse expectations of over 25,000 students.
- Facing Reality: Transitioning from an initial course in Engineering to Mathematical Sciences, he learned early on that academic setbacks do not define one's potential, as they instead opened doors to political and social influence.
Lessons From Their Journey
Advice To Younger Students
Memorable Quote
Why We Remember Them
Psalmmy's leadership legacy at FUTA is marked by his 'talk and do' reputation, exemplified by his prompt town hall meetings and commitment to distributing resources like shop rents back into student scholarships. He remains a powerful voice for institutional accountability and student empowerment.