A young Nigerian lady, Oyekale Henrietta Olaoluwakiitan, has sparked widespread reactions on social media after sharing her experience of writing the Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) twice. The lady, known on TikTok as @thatgurlhennie, posted screenshots of her results from 2025 and 2026, explaining why she had to retake the exam.
Reason for Retaking JAMB
According to her, she first sat for the exam in 2025 but was unable to proceed with admission because she did not meet the required age at the time. In Nigeria, the minimum age to sit for JAMB UTME and gain admission into tertiary institutions is 16 years old by September 30th of the admission year. Underage applicants are generally prohibited, though exceptionally brilliant candidates may be considered if they score 320 or above in UTME, undergo special screening, and have an Indemnity Form submitted by their institution.
2025 and 2026 UTME Performance
In the result she shared from 2025, Henrietta recorded an aggregate score of 303, with strong performances in subjects such as Mathematics and Economics. She scored 81 in Mathematics, 80 in Economics, 70 in English, and 72 in Public Administration. However, after retaking the exam in 2026, her aggregate score dropped slightly to 293. This time, she scored 58 in English, 76 in Economics, 89 in Mathematics, and 70 in Commerce.
Reaction to the Outcome
Reacting to the outcome, she noted that her English score affected her overall performance in the second attempt. She said in the TikTok post: "English messed it up… and I had to rewrite this year because last year I was underaged. Oh well I didn’t get more than what I got last year but yhh!"
Public Reactions
The post quickly gained attention online, with many Nigerians reacting to her results and sharing their opinions on rewriting the exam. Some of the comments include:
- Shemmy said: "Nice one, love that for you."
- Ogechukwuuuu said: "Get in joor!!!!?"
- Anjolaoluwa said: "Una sabi book o."
Parents must sign an indemnity form for underage candidates, and they are encouraged to allow children to develop normally rather than forcing them into university early.
Meanwhile, another young Nigerian lady, Ogbu Favour, shared her excitement on TikTok after checking her 2026 UTME result. Despite many candidates expressing disappointment over their scores, she celebrated hers, explaining that it exceeded the cut-off mark required for her chosen course. She revealed that her score met the admission requirement of 140 for her preferred institution and course, which she hopes to study in Benue State. Her reaction stood out because many others with higher scores were still unhappy with their results.
