Jamb 2026 Overall Best Scorer, Daniella Explains How She Scored 372 in the Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination

Sixteen-year-old Owoeye Daniella Jesudunsin has shared how discipline, consistency and strategic studying helped her emerge as the highest scorer in the 2026 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination with an outstanding score of 372.

The Ogun-based candidate, who hails from Ekiti State, was announced as the nation’s top scorer during the 2026 Policy Meeting on Admissions to Tertiary Institutions organised by the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board in Abuja.

Daniella, who hopes to study Medicine and Surgery at the University of Lagos, scored 98 in English, 98 in Chemistry, 94 in Physics, and 82 in Biology.

Speaking about her preparation strategy, the teenager said success did not come from studying endlessly but from studying smartly and focusing on past questions.

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“A lot of you have been asking about my study routine, but here’s the truth: I didn’t study 24 hours a day. I didn’t just study hard, I was smart with it, I made past questions my best friend,” she said.

She also encouraged other candidates to identify their weak areas early and work on improving them before the examination.

“I gave every subject the attention it deserved after identifying my strengths and weaknesses. Know your weak points and attack them early,” she added.

Celebrating the achievement in another social media post, Daniella wrote, “To God be all the glory! I’m excited to share that I emerged as Nigeria’s 2026 JAMB Highest Scorer with an aggregate score of 372/400.”

She further described the preparation process as challenging but rewarding, saying, “This achievement did not come easily. The preparation process was quite demanding and challenging, but by the grace of God, my efforts eventually paid off.”

According to the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board, more than two million candidates sat for the 2026 UTME nationwide, with Daniella coming out as the overall best candidate among several other high-performing candidates who scored between 367 and 370.

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In a congratulatory message shared on X, the state government congratulates Owoeye Daniella Jesudunsin exceptional academic feat, describing it as a reflection of hard work, determination, and excellence among Nigerian youths.

“Brilliance shines brightest when determination meets opportunity. Owoeye Daniella Jesudunsin, an indigene of Ekiti State, has made history by scoring 372 out of 400 in UTME 2026, the highest nationwide,” the statement read.

The government further noted that Daniella’s outstanding performance represents the hopes and capabilities of young Nigerians striving for academic success.

According to the statement, her achievement reflects “the resilience and vision of Nigeria’s youth, proving that excellence is possible when focus and ambition align.”

Details shared on Daniella’s social media pages during the JAMB policy meeting revealed that she attended EFVP Wisdom Spring Model School. She currently resides in Ogun State but hails from Ado-Ekiti in Ekiti State.

Daniella recently gained national attention after emerging as the top scorer in the 2026 UTME, outperforming millions of candidates across the country. Her result has continued to attract commendations from education stakeholders, government officials, and social media users.

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