A Nigerian man has expressed deep regret after sponsoring three candidates for the 2026 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME), only to see them perform poorly. The benefactor, known on X as @alt_tgbwears, shared his disappointment on social media, stating that none of the three students scored above 180.
Sponsor Voice Disappointment
In a post dated May 7, 2026, the man revealed that he not only paid for the registration fees but also took the students out for a meal of Amala at a popular restaurant, hoping to celebrate their success. Instead, he felt foolish after seeing the results. He wrote: "I really carry these fools go chop Amala Skye after their exams I've never felt this stupid in my life. All the 3 candidates wey I pay for their jamb, none score reach 180. Owo wogbo, awon omo school 2."
Reactions from Social Media Users
The post sparked mixed reactions from netizens. User @kingjackson_eth commented: "Put them for site, make them work am back." Another user, @joesteve__, said: "The Amala should have come before. Na you make them fail." Meanwhile, @Techton6 advised: "Omo just encourage them to do better. I am sure at least they feel bad."
The incident has drawn attention to the pressures surrounding UTME results, with many Nigerians monitoring the release by the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB). The sponsor's story serves as a cautionary tale about the risks of investing in others' academic pursuits without guaranteed outcomes.
