{
  "id": 10924792,
  "title": "Sokoto govt to support orphan who scored 353 in JAMB",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/30/sokoto-govt-to-support-orphan-who-scored-353-in-jamb",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-30T10:30:36.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Daily Trust",
    "slug": "daily-trust",
    "url": "https://dailytrust.com/sokoto-govt-to-support-orphan-who-scored-353-in-jamb/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The government of Sokoto State has pledged support to a 16-year-old orphan, Muhammad Sirajo Abubakar, who achieved an impressive score of 353 in the 2026 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME). Muhammad, who has lost both his parents at a young age, demonstrated his academic prowess with exceptional marks in Mathematics (92), English (67), Physics (98), and Chemistry (96). His outstanding WAEC results, comprising three As, four Bs, and one C, further underscore his dedication to education. Additionally, Muhammad's Biology result is still pending. The state's aspiration is for him to pursue a degree in Mechatronics Engineering at Ahmadu Bello University (ABU) in Zaria. Upon hearing about Muhammad's achievements through online media, the Commissioner for Higher Education, Prof Isa Muhammad Maishanu, reached out to the state's JAMB Coordinator, Ibrahim Muazu Hassan, to intervene on the student's behalf. Muhammad was later welcomed at the Ministry of Higher Education to discuss potential support measures. Prof Maishanu lauded Muhammad's academic excellence, resilience, and commitment to education, even in the face of adversity. The ministry has committed to investigating the student's circumstances and exploring appropriate support to enable him to continue his educational pursuits. This intervention aligns with Governor Ahmad Aliyu's administration's nine-point Smart Agenda, which prioritizes education. The government also expressed gratitude to the state JAMB coordinator for his swift response and assistance in facilitating Muhammad's visit to the ministry.",
  "summary": "The Sokoto State Government has moved to support a 16-year-old orphan, Muhammad Sirajo Abubakar, who scored 353 in the 2026 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME). According to a statement on Wednesday by the Public Relations Officer of the Ministry of Higher Education, Ibrahim Iya, the move followed his outstanding performance in the examination and public […]",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}