On Monday, May 11, the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) announced 16-year-old Owoeye Daniella Jesudunsin as the highest scorer in the 2026 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME). The University of Lagos (UNILAG) hopeful achieved an aggregate score of 372, with 98 marks in English and chemistry, 94 in physics, and 82 in biology.
Father's Heartfelt Reaction
Reacting to his daughter's feat on Facebook, Daniella's father, Owoeye Kehinde Joshua, offered a heartfelt prayer for her. He expressed pride in her achievement, which brought honor to the Owoeye dynasty, Erinmope Ekiti, and Ekiti State indigenes at home and abroad. He wrote: "Congratulations to my Darling Daughter Daniella Jesudunsin Owoeye the overall highest scores UTME 2026/27 in Nigeria congratulations to entire Owoeye/Ibidunni Dynasty congratulations to Erinmope Ekiti congratulations to whole Ekiti state indegenes home and abroad your Daughter has made you proud more wins for her in Jesus name amen."
Netizens Join in Celebration
The post drew numerous reactions from netizens who joined in celebrating the young scholar. Titilayo Kolawole-Oluwasola said: "Wow! Congratulations darling daughter. Greater height in Jesus name." Marocky Owoeye added: "Sky is your limit darling daughter, congratulations." Olusola Joseph Oluwole commented: "Congratulations to our dear daughter, more higher places." Others like Alhaji Abdul Lateef, Happiness Chidinma, Akintayo Akintoyese, Bolaji Olatunde, and Abolarin Toluwani also shared congratulatory messages, praising Daniella's achievement and wishing her greater heights.
Background and Study Tips
Daniella, who turns 17 in August, hails from Ekiti State and completed secondary school in 2025. She previously sat for the UTME in 2025. She shared study tips, crediting her success to consistent hard work and focus. She aims to study medicine and surgery at the University of Lagos. Her father, Mr. Owoeye Taiwo Joseph, an administrator, also spoke about how he supported her preparation.
Daniella's remarkable performance has inspired many, highlighting the importance of dedication and family support in academic excellence.
