The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has released the list of top performers in the 2024 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME), with scores ranging from 363 to 367. The announcement was made by JAMB Registrar, Prof. Is-haq Oloyede, during the ongoing policy meeting in Abuja. The top scorers, who hail from various states across Nigeria, demonstrated exceptional performance and competitiveness in this year’s examination.

Prof. Oloyede commended the students for their hard work and dedication, emphasizing the high standards that JAMB aims to maintain in its examinations. The top performers include Olowu David from Ondo State, Alayande David from Oyo State, and Orukpe Joel from Edo State, who all achieved the highest score of 367. Emmanuel Jeremiah from Akwa Ibom State followed closely with a score of 366.

Below are the top scorers of 2024 UTME:

1. Olowu David – 367 (Ondo State)

2. Alayande David – 367 (Oyo State)

3. Orukpe Joel – 367 (Edo State)

4. Emmanuel Jeremiah – 366 (Akwa Ibom State)

5. Essiet Etini – 365 (Akwa Ibom State)

6. Ezenwoko Zara – 365 (Abia State)

7. Umoh Joshua – 365 (Akwa Ibom State)

8. Mamudu Abdulraham – 364 (Edo State)

9. Adeleke Abdulbasit – 363 (Kwara State)

10. Echem Victor – 363 (Rivers State)

11. Etute Emmanuel – 363 (Edo State)

12. Jedidiah Chidiebube – 363 (Imo State)

13. Adesanya Oluwatimilehin – 363 (Ogun State)

The JAMB Registrar encouraged all UTME candidates to strive for excellence, assuring that the Board remains committed to upholding the integrity and credibility of its examinations. This year’s top scorers showcase the diverse talent pool in Nigeria, highlighting the country’s potential for academic excellence. The announcement serves as a motivation for students to continue striving for academic success, with JAMB maintaining its commitment to fair and credible examinations.