Umahi awards scholarship to Ebonyi’s highest JAMB scorer

Education

ABAKALIKI, Nigeria (NPA) — The Minister of Works, Senator David Umahi, has awarded a university scholarship to Obasi Victor Nnanna, the highest-scoring candidate from Ebonyi State in the 2026 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME).

According to a statement issued on Thursday by Francis Nwaze, Senior Special Assistant to the Minister on Media, the scholarship was announced shortly after Umahi received news of the student’s exceptional performance from King David Gifted Academy, Abakaliki.

Nnanna, a pioneer student of the institution, scored 356 in the 2026 UTME, emerging as the highest scorer in Ebonyi State and ranking among the country’s top-performing candidates.

Reacting to the achievement, Umahi expressed gratitude to God and immediately pledged to support the student’s university education.

“I give God the glory. I offer scholarship to this child,” the minister said.

King David Gifted Academy was established in 2016 by Umahi during his tenure as Governor of Ebonyi State. The institution was founded to promote academic excellence and nurture future leaders through quality education.

Over the years, the school has gained recognition for its strong academic record and outstanding performance in national examinations.

The scholarship award is expected to further encourage academic excellence among students in Ebonyi State and beyond.