Family Of Girl Who Committed Su!cide Because Of Low JAMB Score Speaks

A family has shared its pain after their daughter took her life due to a low UTME score well before JAMB admitted errors and announced a resit for affected candidates.

The family of 19-year-old Faith Opesusi has spoken out after the tragic death of their daughter, who took her own life following a disappointing JAMB score.

Faith, who had previously scored high in the 2024 JAMB examination, received a score of 146 this year — a result that deeply affected her.

Her father, Mr. Oluwafemi Opesusi, said Faith had dreams of studying Microbiology. He explained that the low score shattered her hopes and led to her sudden death. “My daughter scored high during last year’s JAMB exam. This year, they gave her 146. The pain made her take her own life,” he said.

The grieving father believes the score released this year did not reflect his daughter’s actual performance. He added that she had been completely heartbroken. “Kids of these days always feel bad. She was devastated and disappointed when she saw the result,” he said. He wished that Faith had spoken about her feelings, saying the family could have given her hope and support.

Faith’s older sister, Opeyemi Opesusi, shared the heartbreaking final moments. She said she noticed Faith vomiting and asked what was wrong. Faith then confessed she had taken poison. “She started vomiting, and when I asked her, she said it was because she had taken a poisonous substance. It was at the hospital that she died,” Opeyemi recalled.

She described Faith as a humble and hardworking girl who always spoke her mind. Faith had been staying with her in Ikorodu, Lagos, when the incident happened. According to her, Faith was offered admission last year but turned it down due to distance from home.

Amid public reaction to the tragedy, the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has admitted to errors in this year’s results. The Registrar, Professor Ishaq Oloyede, openly apologized for the mistake and confirmed that thousands of candidates were affected. A resit examination was scheduled to begin on May 16, 2025, at various centers nationwide.

The news of Faith’s death has sparked sorrow, anger, and reflection across social platforms. Many have questioned how such an error could go unnoticed, and others have urged the education system to be more transparent and sensitive to the emotional well-being of students.

Faith’s story now serves as a painful reminder of the pressure young Nigerians face while pursuing their academic goals, and the importance of mental health support in moments of distress.

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