The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has officially released the names of the top-performing candidates in the 2025 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME).
Speaking during the 2025 Policy Meeting on Admissions held Tuesday in Abuja, JAMB Registrar, Prof. Ishaq Oloyede, announced that Okeke Chinedu Christian from Anambra State emerged as the overall top scorer, securing an impressive 375 out of 400.
Okeke, who selected the University of Lagos (UNILAG) as his preferred institution, hopes to study Mechanical Engineering.
Following closely behind is Ayuba Simon-Peter John from Gombe State with a score of 374. He chose Afe Babalola University, Ado-Ekiti (ABUAD) and also intends to pursue Mechanical Engineering.
Third on the list is Abdulmalik Olayinka Jimoh from Kwara State, who scored 373 and selected UNILAG with Mechanical Engineering as his course of choice.
Notably, six of the top ten scorers chose various branches of engineering, reflecting continued interest in STEM-related fields. Only one female candidate, Olawepo Tunmise Gertrude, made the top ten list, securing a score of 373.
Top 10 Candidates – 2025 UTME
1. Okeke Chinedu Christian – Score: 375
State of Origin: Anambra
Institution of Choice: University of Lagos (UNILAG)
Course of Choice: Mechanical Engineering
Gender: Male
2. Ayuba Simon-Peter John – Score: 374
State of Origin: Gombe
Institution of Choice: Afe Babalola University, Ado-Ekiti (ABUAD)
Course of Choice: Mechanical Engineering
Gender: Male
3. Abdulmalik Olayinka Jimoh – Score: 373
State of Origin: Kwara
Institution of Choice: University of Lagos (UNILAG)
Course of Choice: Mechanical Engineering
Gender: Male
4. Roberts Ayibo Damiete – Score: 373
State of Origin: Rivers
Institution of Choice: University of Lagos (UNILAG)
Course of Choice: Electrical/Electronic Engineering
Gender: Male
5. Ononugbo Chibueze Chigozirim – Score: 373
State of Origin: Enugu
Institution of Choice: University of Ibadan (UI)
Course of Choice: Electrical/Electronic Engineering
Gender: Male
6. Olawepo Tunmise Gertrude – Score: 373
State of Origin: Kwara
Institution of Choice: University of Lagos (UNILAG)
Course of Choice: Computer Science
Gender: Female
7. Afenitan Leslie Ofeoritse – Score: 373
State of Origin: Delta
Institution of Choice: Covenant University (CU)
Course of Choice: Mechanical Engineering
Gender: Male
8. Azoyenime Samuel Chukwuemeka – Score: 372
State of Origin: Delta
Institution of Choice: Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife (OAU)
Course of Choice: Aerospace Engineering
Gender: Male
9. Oyebode Emmanuel Oluwapelumi – Score: 372
State of Origin: Ogun
Institution of Choice: University of Lagos (UNILAG)
Course of Choice: Petroleum & Gas Engineering
Gender: Male
10 Omigie Cecil Osaigbovo– Score: 372
State of Origin: Edo
Institution of Choice: University of Ibadan (UI)
Course of Choice: Mechanical Engineering
Gender: Male