A 16-year-old candidate from Ogun State, Owoeye Daniella Jesudunsin, has been announced as the highest scorer in the 2026 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME), achieving an aggregate score of 372 out of 400. Her result was unveiled during the 2026 Policy Meeting on Admissions to Tertiary Institutions, organized by the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) in Abuja.
Exceptional Academic Performance
Daniella, an indigene of Ekiti State, is seeking admission to study Medicine and Surgery at the University of Lagos. The breakdown of her result shows she scored 98 in English Language, 98 in Chemistry, 94 in Physics, and 82 in Biology. Her outstanding performance has drawn widespread admiration and congratulatory messages from various quarters.
Study Strategy Shared by Top Scorer
Reacting to her achievement through posts on social media, Daniella emphasized that disciplined preparation and smart study methods were key to her success. In a post on X (formerly Twitter), she wrote: “A lot of you have been asking about my study routine, but here’s the truth: I didn’t study 24 hours a day. I didn’t just study hard, I was smart with it, I made past questions my best friend.”
She also advised students preparing for examinations to identify difficult subjects early and improve on them steadily. “I gave every subject the attention it deserved after identifying my strengths and weaknesses. Know your weak points and attack them early,” she added.
Celebration of National Academic Feat
The student described her result as a rewarding outcome after months of demanding preparation. “To God be all the glory! I’m excited to share that I emerged as Nigeria’s 2026 JAMB Highest Scorer with an aggregate score of 372/400,” she wrote in another post. On her Facebook page, she added: “This achievement did not come easily. The preparation process was quite demanding and challenging, but by the grace of God, my efforts eventually paid off.”
Details shared during the policy meeting indicated that Daniella attended EFVP Wisdom Spring Model School. She currently resides in Ogun State and hails from Ado-Ekiti in Ekiti State. Daily Ed Consults, the tutorial centre where she prepared, also celebrated her success.
Ekiti State Government Commends Student
The Ekiti State Government congratulated Daniella on her academic performance. In a statement shared on X, the government described her achievement as proof that determination and focus can produce outstanding results. “Brilliance shines brightest when determination meets opportunity. Owoeye Daniella Jesudunsin, an indigene of Ekiti State, has made history by scoring 372 out of 400 in UTME 2026, the highest nationwide,” the statement read. The government added that her success reflected the resilience and ambition of young Nigerians striving for academic excellence.
