A Nigerian lady has shared a humorous WhatsApp exchange with her younger brother, Ajayi Okikijesu Vincent, following the release of his 2026 UTME (JAMB) results. The conversation, recorded and posted on TikTok by user @itunu537, captures the brother's deep disappointment with his performance.
Brother Hides Score from Father
According to Vincent, he considered his JAMB score low and decided to hide it from their parents. In the chat, he said: "Daddy don call me this morning self. I no tell ham." To his sister's surprise, the so-called low score turned out to be an aggregate of 235. His subject scores were: English - 61, Government - 58, Literature - 67, and CRS - 49.
Sister Finds Reaction Hilarious
While Vincent felt the score did not meet his expectations for his dream course, his sister found his dramatic reaction amusing. Many people consider 235 a decent score for university admission in Nigeria. The sister's post quickly gained attention, with netizens sharing their own experiences.
Public Reactions
Legit.ng compiled reactions from TikTok viewers. User Favourite commented: "Even me sef I'm not satisfied with mine but people just deh wish to get the score." Another user, diviana, said: "Even me sef I got 246 but that's not what I laboured for." The video sparked a broader conversation about JAMB expectations and outcomes.
About the 2026 UTME
The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) conducts the Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME), a computer-based test required for admission into Nigerian tertiary institutions. The 2026 registration ran from January 26 to February 28, 2026, and the exam took place from April 16 to April 27, 2026. Each exam consists of 180 questions to be completed in 120 minutes: Use of English (60 questions) and three other subjects (40 questions each) based on the intended course of study. The recommended reading for the 2026 Use of English paper is "The Lekki Headmaster" by Oladejo Okediji.
This story highlights the pressure students face and the sometimes humorous ways they cope with results that may not meet their expectations.
