OGUN CANDIDATE EMERGES TOP SCORER IN 2026 UTME WITH 372 MARKS

A candidate from Ogun State has recorded one of the highest scores in the 2026 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME), scoring an impressive 372 out of 400. The outstanding performance has drawn widespread praise and highlighted the strong academic tradition in the state.

The candidate, a student of Isaac Newton School in Agbado-Oke Aro, Ogun State, achieved near-perfect marks in key subjects. This score places the student among the very best performers nationwide in this year’s examination conducted by the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB).

School authorities and residents of Ogun State have celebrated the achievement, describing it as a product of hard work, quality teaching, and dedication. Many parents and educators see it as proof that Nigerian students can compete at the highest level when given the right environment and support.

Ogun State has consistently produced strong UTME performers in recent years. Several schools in the state recorded multiple students scoring above 300, reinforcing its reputation as one of the leading education hubs in Nigeria. This latest success adds to the growing list of academic achievements coming out of the state.

JAMB usually releases the list of top scorers after full results are processed. While official confirmation of the absolute highest scorer is still pending, the 372-mark performance has already gone viral on social media, with many congratulating the student and calling for greater investment in education.

For the young achiever, the high score opens doors to highly competitive courses such as Medicine, Engineering, or Law at top universities like the University of Lagos (UNILAG), University of Ibadan, or Covenant University. The next step will be preparing for post-UTME screening and meeting departmental cut-off marks.

This remarkable result comes at a time when many young Nigerians are being encouraged to take their studies seriously despite challenges such as limited resources in some areas. It also puts a spotlight on the important role of private schools in producing top talents.

JAMB is expected to release more details about the national top scorers in the coming days. In the meantime, congratulations continue to pour in for the Ogun State candidate and other high performers across the country.

The success story serves as motivation for the millions of students who sat for the 2026 UTME and those preparing for future examinations. Hard work, discipline, and the right support can produce exceptional outcomes.