Web Developer Abandons Tech for 3 Months to Ace JAMB, Scores 313
Web Developer Quits Tech for 3 Months, Scores 313 in JAMB

A Nigerian web developer, Lawal Muiz Adedamola, has taken social media by storm after revealing his outstanding performance in the 2026 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME). The young man shared his result on X (formerly Twitter), stating that he paused his tech career for three months to focus on the exam.

Sacrifice Pays Off

Muiz disclosed that he stopped practicing his web development skills and paused work for three months to dedicate time to studying for the UTME. In a post on his X handle, @muiz_lawal59689, he wrote: "313 bagged. Mission accomplished, was worth every minute of sacrifice. Ready for the next chapter."

Result Breakdown

The screenshot he shared revealed his scores across four subjects: Use of English – 74, Mathematics – 85, Physics – 87, and Chemistry – 67, totaling 313. This impressive result drew praise from many social media users.

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Social Media Reactions

  • @sheislideeyah commented: "Doings!"
  • @EmmanuelEmafido said: "Congrats man."
  • @Adam__Lawal wrote: "Congratulations bro."
  • @Ndmhyty added: "Congratulations."

Muiz's story serves as an inspiration to many who are balancing work and academics. His determination to set aside his tech skills temporarily shows the level of commitment required to excel in the UTME.

In related news, a proud father also shared his underage daughter's impressive UTME result in science subjects, highlighting the growing trend of young achievers in Nigeria's educational system.

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