The Anambra State Commissioner for Education, Prof. Ngozi Chuma-Udeh, praised 16-year-old Ejikeme Joy Mmesoma for her performance in the 2023 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination her an”excellent and very outstanding” student. Mr. Chuma-Udeh said the commission has again demonstrated the investment and priority of Professor Chukwuma Soludo’s government to Anambra’s education sector.
This is according to a statement released by the ministry on Saturday.
Mmesoma, a student at the Anglican Girls Secondary School in Nnewi, became the top student in the 2023 UTME with 362 points. The 16-year-old’s score breakdown is as follows: English 98, Physics 89, Biology 94, Chemistry 81.
“This remarkable feat has brought joy and celebration to her school and the state, as her teachers, parent and fellow students were thrown into a euphoric and exhilarating mood following this outstanding academic performance. This outstanding performance of Ejikeme has brought joy and happiness to every Ndi-Anambra.”
The government also promised to” monitor her academic progression as she pursues whatever career she desires. “We are proud of her and grateful to Governor Soludo for giving top priority to education in the state,” Chuma-Udeh added.
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