If there is any that is the most favoured by the Joint Admission and Matriculation Board’s decision to organise a reseat exam for candidates affected by the technical error in this years UTME, it may just be Obiora-Nwokedi Nmesoma.
In the first major exam, she scored a meagre 165.
In the reseat, however, her brain enviably glowed as she scored 343.
With the score. he created record as the student with the highest score in her school.
As ‘The Nation’ reports, Nmesoma, a student of Queens Convent Awka, Anambra state, owned by the Anglican church scored 343 in the resit exercise scheduled by the Joint Admission and Matriculation Board (JAMB).
She had scored 165 in the botched controversial version, which the exam body had blamed on technical glitches in the system.
Speaking exclusively to our correspondent, Principal of the school, Dr Martha Ibezim attributed Nmesoma’s feat to the school’s commitment to academic excellence and holistic student’s development.
She said: “Initially scoring a disheartening 165 in the exam due to reported glitches in the JAMB system, Nmesoma refused to let this define her.
“When given the opportunity to resit the exam, she soared to an outstanding score of 343, proving her academic prowess and showcasing the exceptional preparation provided by her school.
“A star pupil known for her consistent academic excellence, Nmesoma was shocked when her initial JAMB score of 165 did not reflect her capabilities.
“The low mark, attributed to technical glitches in the JAMB system, could have discouraged even the most determined student.
“But Nmesoma, fortified by the unwavering support of her teachers and the robust academic foundation at Queens Convent Awka, remained undeterred.”
