12/05/2026
JAMB has released the top-performing candidates for the 2026 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME), with Owoeye Daniella Jesudunsin emerging as the overall best scorer. The list was presented at the 2026 Policy Meeting on Admissions to Tertiary Institutions held in Abuja.
A female candidate from Ekiti State who sat for her examination in Ogun State, recorded an impressive UTME score of 372. She has chosen the MBBS programme at the University of Lagos (UNILAG) as her first-choice course and institution.
Enwere Kingsley Ikenna
State of Exam: Lagos
State of Origin: Imo
UTME Score: 370
Institution: NILE
Course: Computer Science
Bamisile Ayomide Emmanuel
State of Exam: Ogun
State of Origin: Ondo
UTME Score: 369
Institution: FUTA
Course: Software Engineering
Olabiyisi Olanrewaju Oluwatimileyin
State of Exam: Not clear
State of Origin: Oyo
UTME Score: 368
Institution: Pan-Atlantic
Course: Mechatronics Engineering
Victor-Onyeka Daniel Ifeanyi
State of Exam: Rivers
State of Origin:Imo
UTME Score: 368
Institution: UNIPORT
Course: Electrical/Electronics Engineering
Osagiobare Daniel Osahenrumwen
State of Exam: Edo
State of Origin: Edo
UTME Score: 368
Institution: UNIBEN
Course: Mechanical Engineering
Ademiluyi Adebowale Anthony
State of Exam: Osun
State of Origin: Osun
UTME Score: 368
Institution: OAU
Course: Computer Engineering
Azuike Kenechukwu Anthony
State of Exam: Lagos
State of Origin: Anambra
UTME Score: 368
Institution: ABUAD
Course: Software Engineering
Offorkile Michael Okechukwu
Gender: Male
State of Exam: Anambra
State of Origin: Abia
Score: 367
Programme: Computer Science
Adebisi Eniola Sonari
Gender: Male
State of Exam: Osun
State of Origin: Ogun
Institution: Covenant University
Programme: Computer Science
Score: 367
Umukoro Gift Orhenevovwero
Gender: Male
State of Exam: Edo
State of Origin: Delta
Institution: University of Lagos (UNILAG)
Programme: Electrical/Electronics Engineering
Score: 367
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For years, the “elite” and most sought-after courses were always Medicine, Law, and other traditional professional courses. But looking at this year's JAMB top scorers list, something stands out clearly.
60% of the top 10 scorers (6 of the top 10) chose Computer Science or Software Engineering as their first choice.
That is not a coincidence.
It reflects where the world is heading and where many young intelligent Nigerians now see opportunity, relevance, flexibility, innovation, and global competitiveness.
Tech has become one of the few industries where skill can compete globally regardless of location.
A young person in Nigeria today can build software, work remotely, create startups, solve problems, earn internationally, and impact industries without waiting decades for “connection” or bureaucracy.
As a Computer Science lecturer and researcher in Nigeria, this shift is both interesting and encouraging to observe.
For years, many people saw Computer Science as a secondary option or merely “computer appreciation.” But today’s students are more exposed, more informed, and more strategic about the future they want to build.
They are beginning to understand that technology is no longer just a sector, it is now the backbone of every sector.
The brightest students are paying attention to the future economy, not just old societal rankings of courses.
Tech is no longer the backup plan or “computer people course.” It is rapidly becoming one of the main stages of modern ambition in Nigeria.
