Nigeria's top UTME scorer receives ₦1 million scholarship

Daniella Owoeye Jesudunsin, the overall best candidate in Nigeria's 2026 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME), has received a significant boost to her academic journey with a ₦1 million scholarship. The announcement was made by Owoeye herself on Facebook, where she shared her profound gratitude for the recognition of her exceptional performance.

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It was truly a memorable and heartwarming moment to be celebrated and surrounded by the love of family, friends, and well-wishers. My heart is filled with profound gratitude.

Owoeye extended her heartfelt appreciation to the Ekiti Parapo in Indiana, United States, for their generous scholarship award, kindness, and unwavering support. She described the celebration of her achievement as a "memorable and heartwarming moment," emphasizing the overwhelming love and support she received from family, friends, and other well-wishers. The Ekiti Parapo's contribution was highlighted as particularly special, with Owoeye expressing that she does not take their kindness, generosity, and warm hospitality for granted.

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I sincerely appreciate the Ekiti Parapo in Indiana, USA, for their exceptional care, generosity, and immeasurable love. Your kindness, support, and warm hospitality made the occasion even more special, and I do not take any of it for granted.

Further acknowledging those who celebrated her success, Owoeye thanked the Obaleo of Erinmope-Ekiti, Oba Dr. Sunday Aikuirawo Aniyi Amoyimade Atayese I; the President of Ekiti Parapo, Hon. Awoniyi; her parents; and other family members and guests. She attributed the memorability of the occasion to their prayers, encouragement, gifts, and expressions of love. Owoeye concluded by reiterating her deep humility and gratitude for every act of kindness, praying for abundant blessings and continued joy for all who supported her.

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My heartfelt appreciation goes to His Royal Majesty, Oba Dr. Sunday Aikuirawo Aniyi Amoyimade Atayese I, the Obaleo of Erinmope-Ekiti, Hon. Awoniyi, the President of Ekiti Parapo, my beloved parents and family members, and every well-wisher who took out time to honour me with their presence.