Obiora-Nwokedi Nmesoma, a determined candidate in the just-concluded 2025 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME), has made history in her school by achieving the highest score ever recorded there.
Nmesoma, a student of Queens Convent Awka in Anambra State — an institution run by the Anglican Church — posted an impressive 343 in the rescheduled UTME organised by the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB). This remarkable feat came after a troubling episode where she initially received a score of 165, a result widely attributed to technical glitches in the board’s system.
The controversy surrounding the first round of results left many students across the country in distress, with tragic reports including that of a girl who allegedly took her own life amid the confusion.
Speaking exclusively with our correspondent, the school’s Principal, Dr Martha Ibezim, attributed Nmesoma’s triumphant performance to Queens Convent’s enduring culture of academic excellence and holistic student development.
Dr Ibezim praised the school’s devoted faculty, modern educational facilities, and intensive preparatory programs, crediting them for helping students excel against the odds. According to her, this victory not only paves a promising path for Nmesoma but also reaffirms the school’s standing as a premier hub for both academic and personal growth.
She remarked, “Initially scoring a disheartening 165 in the exam due to reported glitches in the JAMB system, Nmesoma refused to let this define her. When given the opportunity to resit the exam, she soared to an outstanding score of 343, proving her academic prowess and showcasing the exceptional preparation provided by her school.”
Sharing more about Nmesoma’s journey, the principal explained that like many ambitious students across Nigeria, she set out with high hopes of excelling in the fiercely competitive UTME to secure admission into a top university.
A star pupil known for her consistent academic excellence, Nmesoma was shocked when her initial JAMB score of 165 did not reflect her capabilities. The low mark, attributed to technical glitches in the JAMB system, could have discouraged even the most determined student. But Nmesoma, fortified by the unwavering support of her teachers and the robust academic foundation at Queens Convent Awka, remained undeterred.”
