“I Started Crying When I Saw 283” — Candidate Overwhelmed After Beating JAMB 2025 Expectations

For many candidates across Nigeria, the release of the 2025 JAMB UTME results brought moments of fear, frustration, and in some cases, heartbreak. But for Semiloore, a determined student who put in months of hard work, it was a moment she will never forget — a moment that moved her to tears.

Semiloore had seen the headlines. She had read the warnings from JAMB about the overall poor performance of this year’s candidates. Like thousands of others, she was afraid. She wondered if all the sleepless nights, long hours of study, and sacrifices would be enough. The fear sat heavy in her heart.

But then, the result came in.

“When I saw my result, I started crying because I didn’t believe that it was my result even as my name was on it,” she said.
“JAMB scared me with their post saying that my set didn’t perform well… so when I saw 283 as my JAMB result, the emotions were overwhelming because I know that my time and effort paid off.”

Semiloore’s story is one that captures both the pressure Nigerian students face and the quiet strength many of them carry. She represents thousands of young people who gave their all, not knowing what the outcome would be, but hoping — praying — that it would be worth it.

In a year when over 1.5 million candidates scored below 200, her score of 283 stands out, not just as a number but as proof that determination still matters.

A Message of Hope

Her story has already begun to inspire others. While many candidates are still trying to come to terms with their scores, Semiloore’s journey is a reminder that not every headline tells the full story. Amid the statistics and warnings, there are students who rose above the fear and delivered.

To every candidate still feeling anxious or disappointed, Semiloore’s voice sends a clear message:

“You may be afraid, but don’t stop trying. I was afraid too — but I didn’t give up.”

And to Semiloore, we say — congratulations. You’ve made your name and your effort count.