A Nigerian youth named Ejedera Emmanuel Fiyinfoluwa has publicly announced his score in the 2026 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) conducted by the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB). He expressed his strong desire to gain admission into the University of Ibadan (UI) to study Economics.
Emmanuel's UTME Achievement
On his LinkedIn profile, Emmanuel revealed that he obtained a score of 217 in the 2026 UTME. He reflected on the journey, stating that the result symbolizes more than just a number. It represents consistency, discipline, sacrifice, and the determination to keep pushing through difficult days.
In his post, he wrote: "Today marks exactly one month since I received my JAMB UTME result — 217. Looking back, this result represents much more than a number to me. It reflects consistency, discipline, sacrifice, and the willingness to keep pushing even on difficult days. The preparation process came with pressure, long nights of studying, moments of doubt, and the determination to stay focused on my goals."
He added: "My name is Ejedara Emmanuel, and this milestone is only the beginning of a bigger journey. As I work toward gaining admission into the University of Ibadan, I’m also committed to developing myself beyond academics by building practical skills in tech and design. I believe growth comes from continuously learning, creating, and improving yourself every step of the way."
Emmanuel expressed gratitude to everyone who supported him and emphasized that the journey continues. In the comments, he confirmed that his proposed course of study is Economics at UI.
Reactions from Social Media Users
The post generated numerous reactions on LinkedIn. Learntor Foundation commented: "We are proud of you & congratulations King." Samuel Okeoghene asked: "Which course though? Am just curious." Okoro Wisdom wrote: "Interesting? Really really interesting. All the best King!" Ayomide Ayodele said: "Keep the momentum." Saheed Abdogar inquired: "What's your proposed course of study?"
In a related story, another graduate of the University of Ibadan shared how he initially aimed for a second-class upper division but ended up graduating with first-class honors after achieving a perfect CGPA in his 100-level year. Similarly, the best graduating student of the University of Lagos (UNILAG) recounted being rejected by UI when he sought admission to study Medicine and Surgery.
Meanwhile, the best graduating student of Lagos State University (LASU) opened up about her admission struggles, including writing UTME twice. She shared her study secrets and future goals in an interview with Legit.ng.
