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.
A Decade of Top UTME Performers
To put Afolabi’s achievement into perspective, here is a look at the top UTME scorers in previous years:
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2023 – Umeh Kamsiyochukwu Nkechinyere – 360
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2022 – Adebayo Eyimofe Oluwatofunmi – 362
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2021 – Monwuba Chibuzo Chibuikem – 358
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2020 – Maduafokwa Egoagwuagwu Agnes – 365
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2019 – Ezeunala Ekene Franklin – 347
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2018 – Galadima Israel Zakari – 364
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2017 – Akingbulugbe Precious Ayomide – 353
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2016 – Akenbor Adesuwa Osarugue and Anonye Victory Emenike – 359 (tie)
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2015 – Ilukwe Lottachukwu Geraldine – 332
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2014 – Onomejoh Princewill – 299
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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.