In an extraordinary display of academic excellence, Sowemimo Olasubomi, a young Nigerian girl raised by a single father, has achieved a remarkable score of 342 in the just-released 2025 JAMB Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME). The science prodigy scored an impressive 98 in Physics, 90 in Chemistry, 78 in Biology, and 76 in English, positioning her as one of the top performers in this year’s highly competitive exam.
Olasubomi’s brilliance doesn’t stop there. Earlier this year, she earned six A1 grades in the WAEC GCE First Series, a fully computer-based test, with distinctions in Mathematics, Further Mathematics, Biology, Chemistry, Physics, and Civic Education, alongside B3 grades in English and Agricultural Science. Her consistent excellence has sparked widespread admiration online.
The JAMB UTME, established under Nigeria’s 1978 Decree No. 2 (amended in 1989), is a rigorous entrance exam for tertiary institutions, designed to select the nation’s brightest minds. Olasubomi’s score of 342 highlights her exceptional talent in a challenging academic landscape. She now aims to study Medicine and Surgery at the prestigious University of Lagos (UNILAG), with her father, Wale Sowemimo, committed to supporting her dream.
Her story, shared by Owólabí Ọláyínká on X, has gone viral, inspiring many and shining a spotlight on the power of determination and parental support. Stay tuned as this young star continues to soar!
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