Sixteen-year-old Oyindamola Apampa has made an impressive comeback in the 2025 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME), scoring a remarkable 351 after an earlier attempt was marred by technical issues.

Apampa, a student of Lagoon Secondary School, Lagos, achieved scores of 65 in English Language, 98 in Mathematics, 98 in Physics, and 90 in Chemistry. She attributed her success to consistent effort, targeted preparation, and divine grace.

According to a statement released on Tuesday, this was her second attempt at the UTME. Her initial score of 158 was later declared invalid due to widespread technical glitches at several exam centres.

“In my first attempt, I got 158,” she explained. “But the exam body later acknowledged there were issues at my centre. A resit was approved, and in that, I scored 351.”

Apampa credited her parents for creating a conducive environment for academic growth.

“Our home is very learning-friendly. There’s a full library in the living room and a separate multimedia study room where we come together as a family to discuss, study, and share knowledge,” she said.

She also acknowledged the role of a learning centre in Lekki, Lagos, which provided her with rigorous training through mock UTME tests and tutorial sessions.

“The regular mock exams at the learning centre helped me build confidence and improve my exam strategy,” she added.

Osayi Izedonmwen, head of the learning centre, Teesas, praised the student’s achievement and pointed to their hybrid learning system as a contributing factor.

“At Teesas, our tech-enabled approach supports both in-person and online learning, creating a flexible and supportive atmosphere that helps students thrive,” he said, noting the centre’s 98 percent pass rate in the 2025 UTME.

Apampa is a consistent high performer. She earned a spot on her school’s Honours list after achieving 10 As and one B in her Junior WAEC. She has also represented her school in global competitions, including the Conrad Challenge, where her team reached the finals and received special recognition.