Faithful Ebube Ejealor, a 15-year-old student from Hallel College, Port Harcourt, Rivers State, recently achieved an outstanding score of 354 in the 2024 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) held in April.
His remarkable achievement can be attributed to a combination of hard work, determination, and faith.
Faithful, who currently serves as the Head Boy of his school, excelled in his UTME with scores of 95 in Mathematics, 95 in Physics, 93 in Chemistry, and 71 in English usage.
Hailing from Umuohie-Ukwu Eziama in the Ngor-Okpala local government area of Imo State, Faithful’s upbringing was deeply rooted in values that emphasized hard work and faith.
Recognizing their son’s potential from an early age, Faithful’s parents made a significant investment in his future by providing him with a comprehensive collection of JAMB past questions spanning from 1978 to 2023.
Faithful revealed in an interview with Vanguard that he diligently used these past questions to prepare for his exams. He stated, “My parents bought JAMB past questions from 1978 till 2023 for me, and I was able to use them to practice by solving the questions.”
Armed with these resources, Faithful adopted a rigorous study routine, dedicating countless hours to solving problems, understanding concepts, and honing his reading skills.
However, his journey to success was not solely defined by academic preparation. In January, Faithful embarked on a spiritual journey, fasting for 15 days and praying fervently for success in his upcoming exams.
“I fasted for 15 days in January and prayed to God to give me success in my exams this year. And I took action by reading and studying for the exams.
I studied really hard,” Faithful affirmed. He believed that this fusion of faith and action underscored his belief in the power of hard work coupled with divine intervention.
Throughout his preparation, Faithful remained focused and disciplined, undeterred by distractions. His dedication was unwavering, fueled by his ambition to study Electrical/Electronics Engineering at Covenant University.
Despite Further Mathematics being his favorite subject, Faithful attributed his success to diligence and focus in Mathematics and other Science subjects.
As Faithful prepares to embark on the next chapter of his academic journey, his story serves as an inspiration to aspiring students everywhere.
His advice to stay focused, determined, and prayerful resonates deeply, reminding others that success is attainable through a combination of hard work, faith, and perseverance.
“My advice for those coming behind me is to stay focused, be determined, study and don’t allow distractions when you are studying.
And after that, everything you are doing should be put in the hand of God. We should always be prayerful,” he added.
In the annals of Hallel College’s history, Faithful Ebube Ejealor’s name will forever be etched as a symbol of excellence, a beacon of hope, and a testament to the transformative power of education and faith.
