16-year-old Kwara-born Alabi Enoch Adetoluwa shines with remarkable 371 UTME score

In a spectacular display of academic brilliance, 16-year-old Alabi Enoch Adetoluwa, a proud indigene of Oyun Local Government Area in Kwara State, has emerged as one of the top scorers in the 2025 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) with an outstanding aggregate score of 371.

Born on February 27, 2009, Enoch’s exceptional performance has made waves across the country, earning him admiration from education stakeholders, teachers, parents, and young people alike.

According to his UTME result, he scored 77 in English Language 98 in Mathematics, 98 in Physics and 98 in Chemistry.

This phenomenal achievement has not only brought pride to his family and school but has also spotlighted Kwara State as a cradle of academic excellence.

A Rising Star with Humble Roots
Enoch currently serves as the Head Boy of HillCity Schools, Graceland, Tanke, Ilorin. A product of Trove Schools, located behind Shoprite in Ilorin, his academic journey has been marked by passion, discipline, and unwavering commitment.

“I’ve always been passionate about learning, especially Physics,” Enoch shared. “Though Chemistry has also become very interesting to me recently. My biggest motivation is making my family proud.”

Aside from academics, Enoch enjoys playing basketball and watching anime—especially shows like Blue Lock, Naruto, and One Piece—which he says helped shape his drive and focus.

The Moment of Triumph
Recalling the moment he saw his result, Enoch described it as surreal:

“My mom actually checked the result first and sent it to my dad. I was amazed and extremely grateful to God. Even though I had hoped to beat a higher score I had once seen, I was proud of what I achieved.”

His teachers were equally thrilled, with the result even being written on the class board in celebration.

Enoch’s preparation journey was intense and highly structured.

Leveraging both school support and personal discipline, he studied using like JAMB Remix for topic-by-topic question analysis and Testdriller for mock simulations, and also Textbooks like Understanding Chemistry, New School Chemistry, Today’s Physics, and Facts in Physics.

He also leveraged ChatGPT, which he used for study planning and clarifying difficult concepts, and YouTube and other online platforms to tackle weak areas, especially in English

A committed user of the Pomodoro technique, Enoch often woke up at 2 a.m. to study before school and slept early to maintain balance.

“I didn’t have a fixed subject timetable but followed my instincts. Sometimes, I’d focus on one topic for a whole week if I felt it needed extra attention.”

Overcoming Distractions and Staying Disciplined
Like many teenagers, Enoch had to battle distractions—particularly his phone.

“I uninstalled and reinstalled TikTok so many times. Thankfully, my phone wasn’t in perfect condition, so I couldn’t even play games.”

He placed motivational posters near his study table and leaned heavily on faith and family encouragement. His father constantly reminded him of the 350+ target, while his mother showered him with prayers.

“Even anime characters like Isagi from Blue Lock inspired me. That idea of having an ‘ego’ to be the best gave me extra drive.”

Future Goals: Engineering, Innovation, and Global Impact
Despite early consideration for medicine, Enoch’s passion led him to choose Computer Engineering.

“I love building things and working with hardware. After speaking with my uncle who teaches the course, I realized Computer Engineering offers both flexibility and future relevance.”

He’s currently choosing between University of Ilorin and Covenant University, though he’s open to studying abroad if opportunity permits.

Enoch hopes to graduate with a first-class degree, explore skills in web development, forex, and tech innovation, while also staying rooted in his Christian faith and personal growth.

“Set high goals. Don’t limit yourself to just getting into school—aim for excellence. Be disciplined, manage distractions, stay consistent, and build a relationship with God. Faith, discipline, and consistency are the secret ingredients to true success.”

In his closing message, Enoch urged lauded the executive governor of Kwara State, Mallam AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq for investing and supporting education sector of both private and public organizations. He however, urged Nigerian education authorities to increase investment in infrastructure, access to digital learning tools, and practical skill development.

“We need more facilities and opportunities that bridge academics and real-world application. Many students have the potential—they just need the right environment to thrive.”

As the official UTME recognition awaits, Alabi Enoch Adetoluwa continues to inspire young Nigerians with a message of hope, faith, and resilience. With youth like him, the future of Nigeria’s education sector looks promising.