WATCH THE VIDEO HERE 15-Year-Old Afolabi Olumide Ayodeji Breaks UTME Record with Historic Score of 370 Afolabi Olumide Ayodeji, a 15-year-old student of Icons Comprehensive College, Ijapo Estate, Akure, Ondo State, has achieved a groundbreaking milestone in Nigeria’s education sector. He recorded an outstanding UTME score of 370, making it the highest score in over a decade of the Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) history. This extraordinary achievement sets a new benchmark for academic excellence and has placed Afolabi firmly at the top of UTME performance records. His success story comes as an inspiration to students across the nation, proving that diligence and discipline still yield exceptional results despite challenges in the Nigerian education system. To put Afolabi’s achievement into perspective, here is a look at the top UTME scorers in previous years: 2023 – Umeh Kamsiyochukwu Nkechinyere – 360 2022 – Adebayo Eyimofe Oluwatofunmi – 362 2021 – Monwuba Chibuzo Chibuikem – 358 2020 – Maduafokwa Egoagwuagwu Agnes – 365 2019 – Ezeunala Ekene Franklin – 347 2018 – Galadima Israel Zakari – 364 2017 – Akingbulugbe Precious Ayomide – 353 2016 – Akenbor Adesuwa Osarugue and Anonye Victory Emenike – 359 (tie) 2015 – Ilukwe Lottachukwu Geraldine – 332 2014 – Onomejoh Princewill – 299 2013 – Olise Israel Chukwunalu – 299 The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) released these records to highlight the outstanding academic achievements of Nigerian students over the years. The consistent presence of high-performing candidates is a testament to the potential within the country’s educational landscape. Despite ongoing systemic issues, these top scorers have continued to shine, underscoring the resilience and brilliance of Nigerian youth. A Decade of Top UTME Performers