Daniella, an indigene of Ekiti State currently residing in Ogun State, scored 372 out of 400 in the examination conducted by the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board.

She was announced as the top scorer during the 2026 Policy Meeting on Admissions to Tertiary Institutions held in Abuja on Monday.

The candidate, who is seeking admission to study Medicine and Surgery at the University of Lagos, recorded 98 in English, 98 in Chemistry, 94 in Physics and 82 in Biology.

Reacting to her achievement in posts shared on X, Daniella revealed that consistency, smart preparation and frequent practice with past questions played major roles in her success.

“A lot of you have been asking about my study routine, but here’s the truth: I didn’t study 24 hours a day. I didn’t just study hard, I was smart with it. I made past questions my best friend,” she wrote.

She also advised other candidates to identify their weak areas early and work deliberately on improving them.

“I gave every subject the attention it deserved after identifying my strengths and weaknesses. Know your weak points and attack them early,” she added.

Celebrating the feat in another social media post, Daniella said her success was a result of hard work and God’s grace.

“To God be all the glory! I’m excited to share that I emerged as Nigeria’s 2026 JAMB highest scorer with an aggregate score of 372/400,” she stated.

On Facebook, she described the preparation process as demanding but rewarding.

“This achievement did not come easily. The preparation process was quite demanding and challenging, but by the grace of God, my efforts eventually paid off,” she wrote.

The Ekiti State Government also congratulated the student, describing her achievement as evidence that determination and focus can produce excellence.

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