Chrisland Graduates 327, Celebrates 16 UTME High Scorers

Chrisland Schools marked its 2026 Joint Valedictory Service and Prize-Giving Ceremony in Lagos by graduating 327 students across its five secondary schools. The school used the event to celebrate both academic completion and outstanding performance in the 2026 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination.

The standout result came from Eze Somtobena, who scored 362 in the UTME. The school also recognised 15 other students who scored between 353 and 321, bringing the total number of high achievers highlighted in the report to 16.

The ceremony carried the theme “Anchored in Values… Launched for Greatness,” which reflects Chrisland’s emphasis on discipline, character and long-term excellence alongside academic achievement. The school’s management told the graduates to uphold integrity, pursue excellence and remain committed to lifelong learning as they prepare for higher education.

This kind of result matters because UTME performance often shapes students’ entry into competitive university programmes in Nigeria. Strong scores can open doors to more selective courses and institutions, while also serving as a public signal of a school’s academic strength. Chrisland appears to be using the graduation event to reinforce that reputation by pairing awards with measurable exam success.

The report also underscores how private schools increasingly showcase examination outcomes as part of their identity and competitive positioning. For parents, the message is clear: strong results are being linked not only to classroom teaching, but to a broader culture of values, consistency and performance.

Overall, the graduation was both a farewell and a celebration of achievement. With 327 students moving on and 16 posting especially strong UTME scores, Chrisland used the occasion to present itself as a school that aims to combine character formation with academic excellence.