On Thursday, 6 August 2026, a Nigerian mother, Chidera Glory Ibeji, took to Facebook to celebrate her daughter's outstanding performance in the 2026 West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE). The result, which showed Adachi Mary securing A1 in two subjects and credits across all core science and arts subjects, has set the stage for her ambition to study nursing.
Adachi Mary's Impressive WAEC Grades
Adachi Mary, a candidate at Moral Esteem College, sat for the 2026 WASSCE as a school candidate. The screenshot shared by her mother revealed a clean set of grades: A1 in Civic Education and Agriculture, B2 in Biology, and B3 in Economics, Further Mathematics, Chemistry, and Physics. Her scores in English Language and General Mathematics were C6, rounding out a result that meets the core requirements for science-related tertiary programmes.
The combination of strong passes in Biology, Chemistry, and Physics is particularly significant, as these subjects form the standard entry requirements for nursing programmes at most Nigerian universities and colleges of nursing.
Mother's Joyful Reaction
In her Facebook post, Chidera Glory Ibeji described herself as "the happiest person right now," expressing the relief and pride that many Nigerian parents feel after months of waiting for WAEC results. She also hinted at her daughter's next step, writing: "Nursing here we come."
The post drew warm congratulations from family and friends. @Nneoma Ibeji commented: "Congratulations and more wins to Princess MaryGold Ada Ada. I am super proud of you my darling niece. I am waiting for you at the other side of the Pinnacle. Cheers to your greatness!!!" Other well-wishers, including @Kelechi Orji, @Comr Clint Dozie, and @Lhuoma Esther, also extended their congratulations.
Broader Context: Other WAEC Success Stories
Adachi's achievement is part of a wave of notable WAEC successes in 2026. In a related story, Legit.ng reported that a girl who scored 282 in JAMB had her WAEC result go viral. Additionally, a boy named Nwosu Uchenna Hilary, a student of Chrisland High School in Abuja, achieved A1 in all nine subjects he wrote in the 2026 WASSCE for School Candidates. His father, Nwosu Ezenwa Osunbor, shared the news on August 6, 2026, with the result showing A1s in Economics, Geography, Civic Education, English Language, Further Mathematics, General Mathematics, Chemistry, Physics, and Digital Technologies.
Implications for Adachi's Future
Adachi's strong performance in science subjects positions her well for admission into a nursing programme. With her grades, she meets the typical cutoff marks for competitive health science courses in Nigerian universities. Her mother's declaration of "Nursing here we come" underscores the family's aspirations and the opportunities that a good WAEC result can unlock.
As WAEC results continue to be released across the country, stories like Adachi's highlight the importance of diligence and hard work in achieving academic success. For many families, such results are a source of pride and a stepping stone to higher education and professional careers.
