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"UNIPORT Best Graduate: Why I Stayed Single"

Published on Sep 1, 2025 • Education

With a CGPA of 4.89, Victory Abanjo, the University of Port Harcourt's top graduating student overall, has talked candidly about the discipline, coping mechanisms, and personal decisions that enabled her to succeed academically.

Victory revealed in an open interview that she took a very personal approach to her studies. Early on, she found that she studied best by herself and on her own terms, defying the traditional wisdom that suggested joining study groups or establishing a set reading plan.

"I did not adhere to the classifications for day and night readers. I would spend at least three hours reading anytime I felt the need to do so," she claimed.

Victory concentrated on making the most of real interest moments rather than cramming under duress. She maintained consistency throughout her academic career by striking a balance between her regimen and rest, social trips, and breaks.

Her accomplishment was also largely attributed to her attendance at all classes. She lessened the load of reviewing material before tests by attending lectures and participating.
Victory explained that she stopped her last engagement in 200-level in order to maintain her focus, which is why she avoided romantic partnerships.

"At the time, I realised it wasn't what I wanted." I so avoided relationships for the remainder of my academic career.

In her early years, Victory also experienced financial difficulties, which she resolved by starting a VTU (airtime vending) business. Her exceptional performance at the 200-level started to earn her cash incentives from institutions such as the Heart of Grace Foundation.

Despite persistent cultural aversion to treatment, she feels the area of educational psychology, guidance, and counselling has potential in Nigeria.

"The phrase 'Just pray about it' is still used here. Counselling, however, is crucial. It's steadily gaining traction, particularly with Gen Z and rising awareness of mental health issues.

In addition, Victory founded The Talkspace, a counselling service geared towards young people that mostly uses WhatsApp. The project, which is not yet for profit, intends to develop into a complete non-profit organisation that assists adolescents and young people.

In the future, she intends to focus on industrial psychology, obtain more certificates, and develop The Talkspace into a reputable company that fills the need for mental health assistance for both people and businesses.

She gives the following advice to students who want to thrive academically: "Set clear goals, find what works for you, and stay consistent." If you are deliberate and focused, nothing is impossible.
Victory, a 27-year-old native of Akoma in Abavo, Delta State, is the youngest of three daughters and the daughter of a farmer and a retired teacher. Victory, who is now a qualified virtual assistant and counselling psychologist, is dedicated to creating a solid, encouraging community both at The Talkspace and elsewhere.

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