Babatunde Esther Opeyemi

During my time at Ladoke Akintola University of Technology (LAUTECH), I embraced leadership in both academic and extracurricular spaces. I served as the project leader for my final year research in Agricultural Sciences, where I coordinated my team, handled data collection and analysis, and ensured timely submission of our work. This was an experience that built my organizational and problem-solving skills, and also strengthened my spirit of teamwork. Beyond academics, I was a member of the LAUTECH School Press, where I contributed to student storytelling and campus reporting. Being in the press community exposed me to public engagement, interviewing, and writing, helping me grow into a more thoughtful communicator and advocate. I also served as the General Secretary of She Is Strong Foundation (SIS), a female-led initiative committed to empowering young women through confidence-building workshops, leadership development, and safe spaces for personal growth. Through this role, I helped shape programs that challenged stereotypes, inspired self-belief, and equipped women to lead boldly in their communities. Though I did not hold formal political office, I was actively engaged in student conversations and supported friends and colleagues involved in student union politics and progressive movements. I learned the value of values-based leadership and speaking up for what matters. These collective experiences laid the foundation for the leadership path I am on today, grounding me in service, impact, and a deep belief in purpose-driven youth leadership.