Divine Rays British School, owned by the Holy Ghost Adoration Ministry in Anambra State, is celebrating an outstanding performance in the 2026 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME). The school announced that 11 of its students scored above 300, with the top performer, Okechikwu Joachim Chigozie, achieving an impressive aggregate of 353 marks.
Top Scorer Leads with 353 Marks
The results were shared on social media through a flier posted by the ministry's official page. The flier displayed the faces and exact scores of all students who crossed the 300-point threshold. In the accompanying caption, the ministry proudly stated: "Our own DIVINE RAYS BRITISH SCHOOL has done it again! The best school in JAMB 2026. Grace is truly speaking. DRBS...Home of Champions!!!"
Mixed Reactions from the Public
While many Nigerians congratulated the school for this remarkable achievement, others raised questions. Some observers wondered if these were the only students from the school who sat for the exam. Others commented on the difficulty of the English Language subject and noted the performance of Arts students among the high achievers.
Legit.ng compiled some reactions from social media. Cynthia Ekwueme remarked: "To those saying English Teacher English teacher. English na your mate abi na your language abi na calculations." Ijele Ugo commented: "English is always throwing down. Very hard subject. English will always humble you." Zita Emodi praised a student named Simpeh Wanita Munachimso, saying: "This girl is a complete deal! Not usually easy for arts students to pass JAMB with such high score. Congratulations to them all." Chukwu Judith asked: "Congratulations to them but na only them write the jamb in their school, what of other students. Abi Una select the intelligent ones come post online."
The school's achievement highlights the continued excellence in preparing students for one of Nigeria's most competitive examinations.
