BusinessDay
Charles Ogwo
May 16, 2025
Okoli Omagu, a 15-year-old student of Christ the King College, Gwagwalada, Abuja, has proven that hard work and determination, not age, are essential in the pursuit of academic excellence in Nigeria.
Okoli recorded a remarkable score of 352 points out of the 400 maximum points obtainable in the 2025 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME).
By his landmark feat, Okoli has not only proven his intellectual prowess but also demonstrated an unwavering commitment to his dream of becoming a medical doctor.
Okoli, who is the second of three children of Omagu Okoli and Theresa Okoli from Bekwarra Local Government Area of Cross River State, has, from an early age, exhibited exceptional academic abilities, consistently ranking among the top 10 in his class.
His outstanding performance in the UTME (352/400) places him among the top percentile of candidates nationwide, a testament to his dedication, discipline, and relentless pursuit of knowledge.
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The dream of becoming a doctor
Okoli’s ambition to study Medicine and Surgery and specialise in Cardiology stems from his deep desire to save lives, advance healthcare, and contribute to medical research.
His UTME score positions him as a strong candidate for top medical schools in Nigeria and beyond.
A bright future ahead
With his intelligence, resilience, and compassion, Okoli is destined to make ground-breaking contributions in the medical field. His journey serves as motivation for young scholars, proving that with hard work and focus, dreams do come true.
No doubt, with this outstanding academic performance, the world awaits the rise of Okoli Omagu, a medical doctor, who will become Nigeria’s future healer, innovator, and leader!
Outstanding qualities
Okoli, among other qualities, is known to be hardworking and diligent, focused and determined, and exceptional in excellent time management skills.
Other qualities include strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, reserved and committed, quiet, calm, and calculative.
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