A 16-year-old girl who achieved the highest score in the 2026 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) has received a remarkable offer from a company based in the United States. The announcement came days after her exceptional performance was made public, drawing widespread attention and admiration.
Background of the Top Scorer
Owoeye Daniella Jesudunsin, a 16-year-old student, made headlines after it was revealed that she scored 372 in the 2026 UTME, the highest score recorded in the examination. In an exclusive interview with The Cable, she shared details about her academic journey and personal background.
She stated, 'I am Owoeye Daniella Jesudunsin. I am 16 years old. For my primary education, I attended Royal Standard International School. For my junior secondary school, I attended Universal Success Academy. For my senior secondary school, I attended EFVP Wisdom Strength Model School.'
Owoeye also disclosed that she served as head girl in both her junior and senior secondary schools, demonstrating her leadership qualities from an early age.
Reaction to Her Achievement
When asked about her feelings upon learning she had topped the 2026 JAMB exam, Owoeye expressed immense joy and gratitude. She told The Cable, 'When I heard about my success, I was very happy, and it was actually a moment to be proud of. I felt grateful to God. My joy knew no bounds. I didn't even know how to express myself at that moment. I was kind of emotional and all of that. So, I was very happy and thankful to God.'
US Company's Offer
Following the publication of her interview, Tunde Onakoya, a renowned professional chess player and coach, took to social media to share exciting news for the young scholar. Onakoya announced that a prominent company in the United States has expressed interest in Owoeye Daniella Jesudunsin, offering her a brand ambassadorship role after her outstanding performance in the 2026 UTME.
In his statement, Onakoya wrote, 'Hi @OwoeyeDaniella, congratulations on your remarkable achievement. I have some exciting news for you as well. A YC-backed education company in New York, @miyagilabs, has just indicated interest in having you as their brand ambassador. Please check your DM and send me your number...'
Public Reactions
The news sparked a wave of positive reactions on social media. Many users congratulated Owoeye and thanked Tunde Onakoya for facilitating the opportunity. @GoodnewsNaijaTV commented, 'Thank you, Tunde. Hardworking people should see their work pay off and on time. Thank you again.' @Real_wealth001 added, 'Wow congratulations to her. Thank you Mr Tunde. The light is getting brighter.'
Other users expressed their support and encouragement. @teafromtosin wrote, 'Raise am. Raise am. Raise am. This is the right thing to do. Let people see that if you are the best legitimately you can go in and out the country.' @Cyberhijabitech noted, 'Education can never be scam ooo. Congratulations to her.' @Rushdee_love said, 'Congratulations to her and thanks Tunde.' @Creek1606 simply remarked, 'Make sense!'
Broader Context
In a related story, a 200-level medical student who took the 2026 UTME for fun shared his results online. He admitted that he did not study for the exam due to his medical school commitments but still managed to post a screenshot of his UTME result. Additionally, a smart art student went viral after scoring 84 in Government and 80 in Literature in the 2026 JAMB exam. He attributed his success to faith and hard work, earning praise from many.
