Teen brilliance continues to shine in Nigeria as 17-year-old Abdulai Ojonimi of Christ the King College (CKC), Abuja, records an outstanding 347 score in the 2026 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME).
Beyond his exceptional academic performance, the young scholar has also distinguished himself as an Interswitch SPAK achiever, further cementing his reputation as one of the country’s promising young minds in science and technology.
Born on October 7, 2009, Ojonimi hails from Ofu Local Government Area of Kogi State, he is the first of four children of Danjuma Abdulai and Blessing Abdulai, whose unwavering support and encouragement have played a significant role in his educational journey.
Ojonimi aspires to study Medicine at the University of Ibadan, his institution of first choice. Beyond academics, he enjoys listening to music, drawing, and watching movies or television series as healthy ways to relax after intensive study sessions.
Emma Ogu, the principal of CKC Gwagwalada-Abuja, in his comment, said, “Christ the King College, Gwagwalada, proudly celebrates one of its shining stars, Abdulai Ojonimi, who emerged as the college’s highest scorer in the 2026 UTME with an outstanding score of 347.
