By Peter Onyekachukwu 
By Peter Onyekachukwu
DELTA: At a time when over 78 percent of candidates who sat for the 2025 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) scored below 200, a 16-year-old girl from Warri, Delta State, has stunned many with a stellar score of 344.
Sotu Oma, a secondary school graduate from Warri South Local Government Area, is among the elite 0.63 percent of candidates who crossed the 300-mark threshold. Her subject breakdown English 72%, Economics 86%, Mathematics 98%, and Physics 88%—shows a remarkable blend of brilliance across both the arts and sciences.
“I wasn’t expecting anything less than 340,” Sotu said. “I’ve always been passionate about learning, and I dedicate a lot of time to understanding each subject deeply.”
From primary through secondary school, Sotu has maintained a strong academic record, consistently finishing among the top of her class. Her ambition is to study Computer Science at a leading university, a goal she says is driven by her desire to contribute to Nigeria’s technological growth.
Her father, Mr. Oma, expressed pride in her achievement, saying, “We’re extremely proud of her. She’s always been focused and determined. We pray she gets the support needed to achieve her dreams.”
Many Nigerians on social media have hailed her performance as a refreshing moment of hope in an educational climate often clouded by infrastructural and quality concerns.
“She is an inspiration to millions of students across the country,” said Mrs. Angela Eboh, an educationist based in Asaba. “We need to celebrate these bright minds and invest in them.”
As the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) continues to release results, stories like Sotu’s offer a reminder that academic excellence is still alive and thriving in Nigeria.