The Nigerian Tulip International Colleges (NTIC) has honoured one of its students, Enwere Kingsley Ikenna, for his exceptional performance in the 2026 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME), in which he scored 370 out of a possible 400 marks, placing him second nationally among all candidates.
The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) unveiled the top candidates at its 2026 Policy Meeting on Admissions to Tertiary Institutions held in Abuja, with Owoeye Daniella Jesudunsin emerging as the highest scorer nationwide with 372 points. The 16-year old, an indigene of Ekiti State who sat for the examination in Ogun State, is seeking admission to study Medicine and Surgery at the University of Lagos.
Coming second was Enwere Kingsley Ikenna, who scored 370 and applied to study Computer Science at Nile University of Nigeria. Bamisile Ayomide Emmanuel followed closely with 369, applying for Software Engineering at the Federal University of Technology, Akure.
In a statement issued by NTIC Media Consultant Olumide Bajulaye, the school described the result as reflective of its “long-standing tradition of academic excellence and student success.” The school organised a recognition ceremony in Enwere’s honour, attended by members of the school community, stakeholders, and his family.
Speaking at the event, NTIC Managing Director Fevzullah Bilgin said the institution remains committed to sustaining high academic standards and motivating students to excel.
“NTIC has always believed in recognising exceptional academic efforts and inspiring students to push beyond limits in their educational journey,” Bilgin said.
The school attributed Enwere’s achievement to dedication, discipline, and hard work, as well as the academic culture it has cultivated over the years. NTIC also congratulated the student’s parents, teachers, and the wider school community, expressing confidence in his future academic prospects.
The 2026 UTME top score of 372 is three marks lower than the 2025 record of 375, which was set by Anambra-born Chinedu Okeke.
