The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has officially announced the top scorers of the 2024 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME). The announcement was made on Thursday, July 18, by JAMB Registrar, Prof. Is-haq Oloyede, during the Board’s ongoing policy meeting in Abuja.

According to Prof. Oloyede, the highest scores in this year’s examination ranged between 363 and 367, reflecting the outstanding academic capabilities of the candidates. He praised the top performers for their exceptional achievements and highlighted the competitive nature of the 2024 UTME.

Top Scorers of the 2024 UTME

- 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)  

Prof. Oloyede expressed pride in the accomplishments of these candidates, emphasizing the role of hard work, discipline, and determination in achieving academic excellence. He noted that the top scorers have set a high standard for future candidates and serve as an inspiration to students nationwide.

He also reiterated JAMB’s unwavering commitment to maintaining the integrity and credibility of its examination processes. He encouraged all UTME candidates to stay focused and diligent in their academic endeavors, assuring them of JAMB’s dedication to fair and transparent examinations.

The announcement of the top scorers underscores the continued importance of the UTME in Nigeria’s educational system. It also highlights the collective efforts of students, teachers, and parents in preparing for this critical examination. As the 2024 admission process unfolds, Prof. Oloyede urged tertiary institutions to adopt fair and merit-based admission policies to reward the outstanding performance of these top candidates.