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A private secondary school in Makurdi has recorded an outstanding performance in the 2026 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME), with 14 students scoring 300 marks and above.
New Covenant Christian College International made the remarkable achievement known on Monday, proudly presenting its “2026 JAMB 300 Squad.”
The school’s top performers include:
– Dickson Faith Erdoo – 359
– Adikwu Ithou Joy – 339
– Peter-Tsue Noter – 338
– Ady – 334
– Chisom – 333
Other students also posted impressive scores of 320, 318, and above, putting the school among the top-performing institutions in the state for this year’s examination.
This feat is particularly noteworthy as it comes at a time when reports indicate generally lower high-score rates across the country in the 2026 UTME.
Speaking on the result, the school celebrated the hard work and dedication of its students and teachers, describing the performance as a testament to its commitment to academic excellence and holistic education.
New Covenant Christian College International has over the years built a strong reputation for consistently producing high-scoring JAMB candidates, and this year’s result further reinforces its position as one of the leading secondary schools in Benue State.
The impressive scores, especially those above 350, significantly improve the students’ chances of securing admission into highly competitive courses such as Medicine, Engineering, Law, and other sought-after programmes in Nigerian universities.
The news has been warmly received by residents and education stakeholders in Benue State, with many congratulating the school and the students for flying the flag of the state in this year’s national examination.
As the 2026 admission season begins, parents and students across Benue are hopeful that more schools will emulate this level of academic performance.
New Covenant Christian College International continues to stand out as a shining example of quality private education in the state capital.
