JAMB has unveiled the top scorers of the 2024 UTME, with Olowu David, Alayande David, and Orukpe Joel leading with 367 marks each. The announcement was made by Prof. Is-haq Oloyede during a policy meeting in Abuja. The top 13 scorers hail from diverse Nigerian states, showcasing national academic excellence.
The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has officially released the list of top scorers for the 2024 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME). The announcement was made by JAMB Registrar, Prof. Is-haq Oloyede, during the Board's policy meeting in Abuja.
This year, the top scores ranged between 363 and 367, showcasing an impressive level of achievement. The highest score of 367 was attained by three candidates: Olowu David from Ondo State, Alayande David from Oyo State, and Orukpe Joel from Edo State. Following closely was Emmanuel Jeremiah from Akwa Ibom State with a score of 366.
The complete list of the top scorers is as follows:
- Olowu David – 367 (Ondo State)
- Alayande David – 367 (Oyo State)
- Orukpe Joel – 367 (Edo State)
- Emmanuel Jeremiah – 366 (Akwa Ibom State)
- Essiet Etini – 365 (Akwa Ibom State)
- Ezenwoko Zara – 365 (Abia State)
- Umoh Joshua – 365 (Akwa Ibom State)
- Mamudu Abdulraham – 364 (Edo State)
- Adeleke Abdulbasit – 363 (Kwara State)
- Echem Victor – 363 (Rivers State)
- Etute Emmanuel – 363 (Edo State)
- Jedidiah Chidiebube – 363 (Imo State)
- Adesanya Oluwatimilehin – 363 (Ogun State)
The list of top scorers represents a broad geographical spread across Nigeria, demonstrating the widespread academic talent within the country. Prof. Oloyede encouraged future candidates to continue pursuing excellence and reassured that JAMB remains dedicated to upholding the integrity of its examinations.
Reactions to the announcement have varied widely, with many congratulating the top scorers and expressing admiration for their achievements. Comments from the public have included both praise and discussions on the competitive nature of the UTME.
