A student of Queens Convent, Awka, Anambra State, Obiora-Nwokedi Nmesoma, has made headlines after scoring 343 in the 2025 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) resit, emerging as the highest scorer in her school.
The outstanding result came after a rocky start for Nmesoma, who initially scored a disappointing 165 in the original UTME—a result later blamed on technical glitches in the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) system. The examination body subsequently offered a resit exercise to affected candidates.
Nmesoma’s success has brought renewed hope to her school community, which had earlier been rattled by reports of student distress linked to the initial faulty UTME scores, including one tragic case of alleged suicide.
In an exclusive interview with our correspondent, the Principal of Queens Convent Awka, Dr. Martha Ibezim, credited the student’s remarkable comeback to resilience, institutional support, and academic discipline.
“Initially scoring a disheartening 165 due to reported glitches, Nmesoma refused to let that define her,” Ibezim said. “When given the opportunity to resit the exam, she soared to 343—showcasing both her brilliance and the preparatory strength of our school.”
Ibezim described the student as a “star pupil” whose success reflects the school’s commitment to academic excellence, bolstered by a dedicated faculty, state-of-the-art facilities, and a rigorous curriculum.
“Nmesoma’s victory has not only secured her a bright academic future but also reaffirmed Queens Convent’s reputation as a hub for educational excellence,” the principal added.
Nmesoma’s journey, marked by determination and a second chance, has reignited discussions on the importance of system reliability in national examinations and the psychological impact of faulty assessments on students.
Her feat is reminiscent of past high-achieving candidates, reinforcing the potential of Nigerian students when given a fair platform.
