Whitesands School Celebrates Outstanding 2026 UTME Performance as 22 Students Score Above 300

Whitesands School, Lekki, has recorded an impressive performance in the 2026 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME), with 22 of its 56 candidates scoring 300 marks and above.

The school's Principal, Dr. Emeka Enemuoh, announced the achievement during the institution's 2026 Graduation and Prize-Giving Ceremony held on Saturday. According to him, the highest score from the school was an exceptional 369, while only five students scored below 250, with the lowest mark standing at 223.

Dr. Enemuoh described the graduating Class of 2026 as one of the school's most remarkable sets, praising the students not only for their academic excellence but also for their leadership qualities, discipline, sportsmanship, and commitment to community service.

He noted that the students introduced several initiatives during their time at the school, including student-led assembly lectures and fundraising efforts that supported the school's anniversary House Athletics Competition.

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Encouraging the graduates as they prepare for higher education, the principal urged them to become solution providers in society, uphold integrity, stand for justice, and contribute positively to their communities.

Speaking as the guest lecturer, telecommunications expert and Managing Director of Equinix West Africa, Mr. Wole Abu, challenged the students to embrace innovation and develop problem-solving skills.

According to him, technology will continue to evolve, but individuals who can identify and solve real-world problems will always remain relevant. He encouraged the graduates to master emerging technologies while maintaining focus on building meaningful solutions for society.

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The outgoing Senior Prefect, Chukwuebuka Udenze, expressed appreciation to the school's management, teachers, parents, and support staff for their dedication throughout the students' academic journey. He also congratulated the incoming student leaders, urging them to continue building on the achievements of the graduating class.

The ceremony concluded with the presentation of awards to outstanding students in various categories, including academic excellence, leadership, discipline, dedication to service, and sportsmanship.

Whitesands School has consistently maintained a reputation for strong academic performance in national examinations, with its 2026 UTME results further reinforcing the institution's commitment to educational excellence.