A Nigerian student known as Em Ski Do on Facebook has sparked debate after sharing his 2026 West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) result and asking whether it can secure him admission to study medicine and surgery. The post, made in August 2026, featured grades from Christ's Arrows College Adum-East Ito and drew mixed reactions from commenters.
WAEC Result Details and JAMB Score Revealed
Em Ski Do scored A1 in General Mathematics, Chemistry, Geography, and Livestock Farming. He also obtained B2 in Civic Education and Agriculture, B3 in Biology and Physics, and C6 in English Language. The result alone attracted attention, but the conversation shifted when he disclosed in the comments that he scored 260 in the Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME).
According to the student's post, the WAEC result was released shortly after the West African Examinations Council published results for school candidates. The JAMB score of 260, however, became the focal point, as many Nigerian universities set cut-off marks for medicine well above the general JAMB minimum. Several institutions require candidates to present scores of 300 and above for consideration in the competitive course.
Mixed Reactions From Commenters
Commenters offered varied opinions. Haidar AJ said: "No it's depends on your jamb score. you have to go like that. You can get it by lucky Or they will change you to Pharmacy." Ayo Deji remarked: "he wants everyone to shout power that he he had a better grade just to show off don't mind him. Oya make he add his jamb score to see whether he Sabi book or not." Esther Uche advised: "with your jamb score you will not be able to get medicine. You should do a change of course or rewrite Jamb."
The responses reflect a common predicament for Nigerian students: a strong WAEC performance that still falls short of the bar set by medical schools through JAMB. The student's next steps, whether to resit the entrance exam or change course, remain undecided.
Related Stories and Context
In related reports, a boy who scored 307 in UTME showed his 2026 WAEC result, and UNILAG's best graduating student shared how he was rejected by the University of Ibadan. Additionally, Legit.ng previously reported that Lagos State University's best graduating student discussed her admission experience in an interview, highlighting struggles and future goals.
Em Ski Do's case underscores the high competition for medicine in Nigeria, where JAMB scores often determine admission outcomes despite excellent WAEC grades. The final impact of his query remains to be seen, as he weighs options like rewriting JAMB or opting for a related course such as Pharmacy.
