Abia State Governor, Alex Otti, has pledged government support for Master Michael Offorkaile, an indigene of the state who scored 367 in the 2026 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME), placing him among the joint fifth-highest scorers nationwide. Otti disclosed this in a statement shared on his official X handle, on……
Abia State Governor, Alex Otti, has pledged government support for Master Michael Offorkaile, an indigene of the state who scored 367 in the 2026 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME), placing him among the joint fifth-highest scorers nationwide.
Otti disclosed this in a statement shared on his official X handle, on Tuesday, after receiving the student, his parents and the management of Grundtvig International Secondary School, Oba, Anambra State, at the Government House.
The governor congratulated the student on his academic feat, describing it as a reflection of excellence that deserves recognition and encouragement.
He said: “Yesterday, I received Master Michael Offorkaile, an illustrious son of Abia State, who scored an outstanding 367 in the 2026 JAMB/UTME examinations, placing him among the joint 5th highest scorers nationwide.”
Otti noted that his administration places a premium on merit and would continue to reward outstanding achievements irrespective of where they are attained.
According to him, “As a government built on meritocracy, we celebrate excellence wherever it is found, and his feat is a shining example of what our youths can achieve.”
The governor announced that he had directed the Commissioner for Tertiary Education, Prof. (Mrs.) Uche Eme Uche, to work out the details of the state’s support for the student’s academic journey.
He added that his Senior Special Assistant on Public Communication, Dodoh Okafor, had also been mandated to liaise with the family to ensure seamless coordination of the support package.
“I have directed the Honourable Commissioner for Tertiary Education, Prof (Mrs.) Uche Eme Uche, to work out the details of the State’s support for his academic journey, while my Senior Special Assistant on Public Communication, Dodoh Okafor, will liaise with the family to ensure smooth coordination.”
Otti said the recognition was intended not only to celebrate Michael’s exceptional performance but also to motivate other young people across Abia State and the country to pursue excellence.
He stated: “Michael’s recognition is not only to celebrate him but also to inspire other young Abians and Nigerians to strive for excellence, knowing that their hard work will be honoured.”
Expressing confidence in the student’s future, the governor assured him of the state’s continued backing throughout his academic journey.
“His journey towards higher education has just begun, and we are confident that he will strive for excellence and bring even greater pride to Abia State and Nigeria. As a government, we stand firmly behind him and will provide the necessary support to ensure his success.”
