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No Shortcuts to Success’ — UTME Champion Explains 6‑Hour Post‑Lesson Reading Habit
Chinedu Okeke, the highest scorer in the 2025 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination, speaks with Grace Edema about his journey, the discipline it took, the sacrifices he made, and the lessons every Nigerian student can learn.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
Can you briefly tell us about yourself?
I’m 20 years old, and I graduated from St. Jude’s Private School, Festac.
You emerged as the overall top scorer in the 2025 UTME with 375. What do you think made the difference for you?
Consistency was key. I studied my textbooks and notes diligently, both from school and from the UTME tutorial classes I attended. I was enrolled at a tutorial centre called Achievers Educator Academy, and they were instrumental in my preparation.
They had CBT (Computer-Based Test) facilities where I practised weekly. I also worked on past UTME questions every day. I started preparing early and made sure to stay consistent.
After my daily lessons, I would return home and read from about 4 p.m. to 10 p.m., revising my notes, practising questions, and making sure I understood every topic. I didn’t just cram — I focused on truly understanding concepts. That six‑hour evening routine was almost a daily habit.
Besides your evening routine, did you read at other times too?
Yes, I did. Most mornings, before heading out for lessons, I would squeeze in some reading as well.
You were once enrolled in a university. Did that experience help shape your UTME performance?
Not really. I got admitted into the University of Nigeria, Nsukka, in 2021 to study Medicine and Surgery, but I eventually lost interest in the course, and it affected my academic performance. In 2024, after reflecting and talking with my parents, I decided to withdraw. My UTME success wasn’t tied to that experience.
Why did you initially choose Medicine if your passion is in Mathematics and Physics?
At first, I thought I wanted to be a doctor. But as I went through the programme, I realised Medicine wasn’t for me. My real passion was in Mathematics and Physics, so I had to make that tough decision to start afresh.
What course are you planning to pursue now?
Mechanical Engineering.
How will you stay motivated this time around and avoid losing interest?
Mechanical Engineering is built on Mathematics and Physics — subjects I naturally love. That alone gives me confidence that I’ll stay committed. I’m determined to work even harder and excel.
What advice do you have for other students preparing for UTME?
First, find a truly effective tutorial centre. Mine was a big help. Start preparing early, be consistent, and practise as much as you can. With the right discipline and focus, success will follow.
Abia State Governor, Alex Otti, has reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to partnering with investors to drive development and generate employment opportunities across the state.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
The governor made the statement at the Government House in Umuahia during the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for the development of the Aba Commercial Smart City, a project expected to create about 125,000 jobs.
Represented by his Chief of Staff, Caleb Ajagba, Otti said the project would transform Aba and the wider Abia State into a major industrial hub, fostering sustainable economic growth and large-scale job creation upon completion.
He emphasized that his administration prioritises the creation of quality employment over handouts, noting that meaningful jobs remain the most effective way to empower youths and citizens.
The governor also called for sustained public-private sector collaboration in the state’s development, citing the recent achievement of 90 days of uninterrupted power supply in Aba as a product of effective partnership between the government and private investors.
Speaking on the project, the Manager of Technical Services for Aba Commercial Smart City, Mr. David Okoro, disclosed that the development would occupy 140 hectares of land in Osisioma and generate 25,000 direct jobs and 100,000 indirect jobs for residents of Abia State.
Ten inmates of the Old Abeokuta Custodial Centre in Ibara, Ogun State, have secured free admission into Yewa Central College of Education to study various academic programmes.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
The beneficiaries, made up of seven males and three females, were admitted into courses including English Language/Social Studies, Economics/Social Studies, Political Science/Social Studies, Business Education, Physical and Health Education, Economics/Political Science, and Economics/Computer Science.
Speaking at a matriculation ceremony held within the correctional facility on Friday, the Provost of the College, Dr. Mary Bamgbose, formally welcomed the inmates into the 2025/2026 academic session and urged them to maintain good conduct.
She described the inmates as reformed and expressed confidence that they could become positive representatives of the institution after regaining their freedom.
“Today, 10 inmates who have been corrected and reformed are being matriculated into Yewa Central College of Education. As you begin this journey on February 6, 2026, I urge you to conduct yourselves properly,” Bamgbose said.
“As God is showing you mercy through this opportunity, I believe you can one day serve as good ambassadors of our college outside this system,” she added.
Speaking on behalf of the new students, Peter Adike expressed gratitude and pledged that, despite their incarceration, they are determined to make the opportunity count.
However, he noted that they still face challenges accessing essential learning resources such as teachers, textbooks, and classroom furniture.
Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has reflected on the lasting legacy of former Nigerian Head of State, General Murtala Ramat Muhammed, describing his leadership as a moral benchmark for public service, fifty years after his death.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
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