Kamsiyochukwu Umeh, the remarkable top scorer of the 2023 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME), continues to exhibit her academic brilliance, as she excels in the West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) with flying colors. The 16-year-old prodigy, a student at Deeper Life High School in Mowe, Ogun State, has secured an impressive record of 8 A1 grades and a B2.
In the WASSCE, Umeh’s accomplishments span various subjects including English Language, Mathematics, Chemistry, Biology, Further Mathematics, Economics, Civic Education, Computer Studies, and Dyeing and Bleaching, alongside a notable B2 in Physics. Her excellence isn’t confined to these achievements alone; she earlier clinched the title of the 2023 UTME top scorer, amassing an impressive cumulative score of 360.
Umeh’s subject-wise scores stand out: Chemistry (99), Mathematics (98), Physics (97), and English (66). Hailing from Anambra State, she has been honored with numerous accolades, including a coveted scholarship from her state’s government. Moreover, she has been rewarded with a substantial cash prize of N2.5 million, courtesy of Chief Eric Umeofia, the CEO of Erisco Foods Limited, among other generous contributors.
The presentation of her well-earned award took place on July 28, 2023, on the premises of Erisco Foods Limited in Ikeja, Lagos. Kamsiyochukwu Umeh’s exceptional achievements resonate as an inspiring testament to her unwavering commitment to academic excellence and serve as a beacon of motivation for aspiring students across the nation.