Persistent Student Achieves JAMB Success After Multiple Attempts
A determined Nigerian lady has captured national attention after revealing her journey of writing the Joint Admission Matriculation Board (JAMB) examination three consecutive times, culminating in a significant score improvement that has brought immense joy to her family.
Three-Year Journey to Academic Improvement
The student, identified online as @daniela7even, documented her academic progression through the challenging university entrance examination system. In her initial attempt at the Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME), she achieved a score of 238 out of 400, which she noted was sufficient for admission to many Nigerian universities as a commercial student.
Undeterred by what many would consider an acceptable result, she pursued a second attempt the following year, improving her score to 244. Her persistence finally paid off in 2026 when she achieved her best performance yet with a total score of 254, marking consistent improvement across all three attempts.
Breakdown of 2026 UTME Performance
The detailed breakdown of her 2026 results showcases balanced academic capability across multiple subjects:
- English Language: 61
- Economics: 68
- Government: 64
- Literature: 61
In a heartfelt video shared on April 20, 2026, the student expressed both relief and pride in her accomplishment. "I have written JAMB three times, and my first score was 238. My second JAMB score, 244. And my third JAMB score, 254. I tried my possible best, and God did the rest for me," she stated emotionally.
Family Celebration and Community Sharing
The achievement sparked immediate celebration within her household, particularly from her mother who became so overwhelmed with joy that she reportedly visited neighbors to share the good news. "Immediately I told mumcy, she went outside. Till now, she has not come back from our neighbour's side," the student recounted with amusement.
She added with characteristic humility: "Okay, I passed. But you don't have to announce it to the world. I know it's for joy. I know she is happy. I am also happy, but... for me to actually score higher than the two JAMBs I wrote before is actually something good. I am not going down. I am going up."
Admission Hopes and Future Uncertainty
Despite her improved results, the student expressed cautious optimism about securing university admission, acknowledging the competitive nature of Nigeria's higher education system. "I have already waited two years of my life. If they do not give me admission this year, eh, omo, I don't know whether I will just give up on writing the JAMB. Because I really tried and put in more effort," she confessed, highlighting the emotional toll of repeated examination attempts.
Social Media Reactions and Parallel Stories
The viral video attracted numerous responses from social media users, with many praising her perseverance while others shared their own examination experiences. Comments ranged from "Proud of you my baby" and "GOOD JOB on the perseverance" to practical suggestions about alternative admission pathways like JUPEB or Direct Entry programs.
Other users shared their own JAMB scores for comparison, with one art student noting "My second time of writing, I scored 260" and another boasting "I scored 290 and this is my first time writing." The discussion reflects the intense pressure Nigerian students face regarding university entrance examinations.
This story echoes another recent case where a Nigerian student improved from 184 to over 360 in his UTME score after JAMB admitted to an examination error, demonstrating both the challenges and potential for improvement within the national examination system.
The student's journey highlights the determination required by many Nigerian youths seeking higher education opportunities, serving as both inspiration and sobering reminder of the academic hurdles facing the country's student population.
