The five best candidates out of 8,992 candidates who wrote the University of Ibadan post-University Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) last weekend will be given scholarships, the Vice-Chancellor of UI, Prof Isaac Adewole announced yesterday.
He also disclosed that the institution would admit 3,700 candidates during the 2015-2016 academic year.
The candidates are: Adetunji AbdulRaham (55328333ED, 86, Law); Amaji Obinna Charles (55110959DE, 86, Medicine and Surgery); Adebiyi Tijesunimi (55361970BC, 85, Electrical and Electronics Engineering); Oke Dorcas (55974720AJ, 83, Medicine and Surgery) and Olowosulu Cassandra Olawumi (56630251JB, 83, Medicine and Surgery).
The Deputy-Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Emilolorun Ayelari, who represented, Adewole stated that the result is now available on the institution’s website.
The VC said: “23,200 candidates scored above 200 in UTME, 20,800 applied for the post UTME in our institution and only 19,268 took the screening and examination.
“Our new method of admitting students with the O’ Level and UTME result has really reduced students from withdrawing in their first year due to poor performances.
“The performances of the five best candidates will be monitored and they may be retained after their studies here.
“The public is hereby warned not to influence the admission officials.”