2024 UTME: Pure Water Seller Who Dropped Out Years Ago Scores 309

In a heartwarming turn of events, Ugwu Augustus, a former pure water seller, has defied the odds by securing a full scholarship to university after achieving an impressive score of 309 in the 2024 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME).

Two years ago, Augustus had abandoned formal education and taken to the streets to earn a living. His fortunes changed when Alex Onyia, the founder of Educare, spotted his potential and offered him a challenge: score above 300 in the UTME and earn a full scholarship. Augustus accepted the challenge with determination.

Balancing his job and studies, Augustus attended preparatory classes at Educare, where he not only excelled in his monthly assessments but also became a beacon of knowledge for his peers. He formed a study group, dedicating weekends to tutoring his classmates, all of whom scored remarkably high in the examination.

Augustus' success story shines as a beacon of hope amidst a year of generally low scores in the UTME, with 77 percent of over 1.8 million candidates scoring less than 200. His story parallels that of 15-year-old Olukayode Olusola, who achieved one of the highest scores in the examination with 362 marks.

As Augustus prepares to rewrite his WAEC examinations, his journey from the streets to academia serves as an inspiring testament to the power of determination and the impact of community support in shaping futures.

This narrative is not just about individual triumph but also about the collective success of a study group whose members rallied together, driven by the promise of a scholarship and the shared goal of academic excellence. It's a reminder that with the right support and motivation, potential can be found and nurtured in the most unexpected places.