Olamide Aderibigbe, a 16-year-old student at Starville International School in Jabi, Abuja, showcased his exceptional mathematical skills by earning an impressive 98 in Mathematics—one of the most challenging subjects—in the 2025 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME).

He also recorded strong performances in other subjects, scoring 86 in Physics, 68 in English, and 84 in Economics, bringing his overall UTME score to 336.

“He hopes to study Architecture at Covenant University or the University of Ibadan,” Olamide's father, Niran Aderibigbe said, as he expressed gratitude to God over the result of his son.

This remarkable achievement stands out as one of the few highlights of the 2025 UTME, which has largely been characterized by widespread failure among candidates. While analyzing the 2025 UTME statistics, the Registrar of the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB), Prof. Ishaq Oloyede revealed that out of more than 1.9 million candidates who took the exam, only 12,414 scored 300 and above, with just 4,756 attaining scores of 320 or higher.

In contrast, during the 2024 UTME, around 1.9 million candidates also participated, but only 8,000—representing just 0.5 percent—scored above 300 points.

JAMB officially released the results of the 2025 UTME on Friday, May 9, 2025. Data showed that more than 1.5 million candidates scored below 200, the widely accepted average benchmark.

The UTME evaluates students across four core subjects, with each subject carrying a maximum of 100 marks, culminating in a total score of 400. While the Use of English is a compulsory subject, candidates are free to select three additional subjects that align with their intended course of study.

Responding to the performance statistics, Minister of Education Dr. Tunji Alausa stated that the results highlight the impact of the government’s initiatives aimed at reducing examination malpractices.