The father of 16-year-old UTME highest scorer, Owoeye Daniella Jesudunsin, has publicly celebrated his daughter following her outstanding performance in the 2026 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination.

The result was announced by the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) during its 2026 Policy Meeting on Admission to Tertiary Institutions held in Abuja on May 11.

Daniella, who aspires to study Medicine and Surgery at the University of Lagos, emerged as the overall highest scorer nationwide with an aggregate score of 372 out of 400.

Her breakdown included 98 in English Language, 98 in Chemistry, 94 in Physics, and 82 in Biology.

Father Expresses Joy and Pride

Reacting to the achievement, Daniella’s father, Owoeye Kehinde Joshua, took to Facebook to celebrate his daughter’s success and express gratitude for her academic milestone.

He congratulated her for making the family, her community in Ekiti State, and the entire state proud, while also offering prayers for continued success in her academic journey.

“Congratulations to my darling daughter Daniella Jesudunsin Owoeye, the overall highest scorer in UTME 2026/27 in Nigeria,” he wrote.

He further extended his appreciation to extended family members and the people of Ekiti State, saying the achievement was a source of pride for everyone connected to them.

“Your daughter has made you proud. More wins for her in Jesus name, amen,” he added.

Nigerians Celebrate Her Achievement Online

Following the announcement, social media platforms were flooded with congratulatory messages from Nigerians who praised Daniella for her exceptional academic performance at a young age.

Many users commended her discipline and intelligence, describing her result as inspirational, while others prayed for her continued success as she prepares for admission into the university system.

Her achievement has continued to generate widespread admiration, positioning her as one of the standout academic performers in the 2026 UTME cycle.