Medical Student Who Scored 347 in UTME Graduates With Distinction in 7 Courses, Breaks Record
A Nigerian medical student has made headlines after graduating with outstanding academic achievements. Oloruntoba Ettu, who scored 347 in the Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) and earned eight A's and one B in his West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE), has completed his medical degree with distinctions in seven out of ten courses. His performance is the best recorded among 32 graduating sets from the Obafemi Awolowo College of Health Sciences, Olabisi Onabanjo University, since its inception.
Journey to Success
Ettu shared his inspiring journey on social media platform X, detailing how he began his path to becoming a doctor eight years ago. He wrote: '8 years ago, I began this journey to become a doctor, after 8As and 1B in my WASSCE and a score of 347 in my UTME. The journey is finally over, with distinctions in Anatomy, Physiology, Biochemistry, Pathology, Pharmacology, Obstetrics and Gynaecology, and Internal Medicine.' He described the experience as intense but rewarding, and posted photos of himself in medical attire, proudly displaying his new title as a qualified doctor.
In a follow-up post, Ettu emphasized the historic nature of his achievement: 'Distinctions in 7 out of 10 courses. The best result in all 32 sets of medical doctors that have graduated since the inception of Obafemi Awolowo College of Health Sciences, Olabisi Onabanjo University. It was one hell of a ride!'
Public Reactions
Ettu's accomplishment quickly garnered attention online, with many Nigerians congratulating him and praising his dedication. Some reactions from X users include:
- @Chukwuebuka776 said: 'Congratulations doc. A UTME score of 342 8 years ago is really really crazy.'
- @Honourablejulia said: 'Congratulations doc. I wish you success in your present and future endeavours.'
- @Howard12815195 said: 'Congratulations Dr Ettu. Greater heights from here.'
- @iyiolalekan6 said: 'Congratulations! May great discoveries and advancement be made by you in areas where humanity is stuck. Well done, champ.'
- @ayo_fakos commented: 'This one too go leave us to go further and work in a working country he sure die .. for this country na Babalawo go Dey treat nna illness las las .. and I’m not even joking.'
- @Simeone53691839 said: 'Congratulations. May your practice be even more stellar.'
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