JAMB 2025: Man Shares How Son Survived Accident With Head Injuries While Returning From Writing UTME
- A Nigerian man shared how his son narrowly escaped death while returning from where he went to write UTME
- The man shared photos of his son in the hospital, as he gave details of the sad accident that led to the driver’s death
- Many who came across the post congratulated the man and thanked God for saving his son’s life
A Nigerian man, Emenike Okorie, narrated how his son survived an accident while returning from his Joint Admissions and Matriculations Board (JAMB) exam.
The man stated that his son had written his Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) on Saturday, April 26, 2025.
JAMB 2025: Man Shares How Son Survived Accident With Head Injuries While Returning From Writing UTMESource: Facebook
On his Facebook page, Emenike Okorie shared how God saved his son’s life during the ghastly keke accident.
He shared photos of his son in the hospital as he stated that the keke driver died on the way to the hospital.
His post read:
“Brethren, join me in thanking God Almighty for saving the life of my son from a ghastly KEKE accident today as he was returning from JAMB Exam. The Devil came to still, to kill and to destroy, but the Lord Jesus Christ came that we may have life and have it more abundantly.
“God saved my son’s life, but the KEKE operator was not that lucky,as he died on the way to FMC Umuahia. May his soul rest in peace.
“However, my son has regained consciousness, and is recuperating @ the Abia State Specialist Hospital, Amachara Annex. He had head injuries, but it didn’t affect the brain nor the CNS. It can only be God! Lord I’m grateful.”
JAMB 2025: Man Shares How Son Survived Accident With Head Injuries While Returning From Writing UTMESource: Facebook
Reactions as JAMB candidate survives accident
Ukandu Frances Chimdiya said:
“God is faithful. Thank you Jesus for saving my son’s life. Speedy recovery to you dear.”
Pauline Chinonye said:
“Thank God for his life. The devil has lost the battle. I pray for quick recovery.”
Gloria Abiakam said:
“Chaii!!! We return all glory to God Almighty. May our Lord comfort and console the family that lost their own in the name of Jesus Christ, Amen.”
Florence Okalibe said:
“Father thank you for saving your son’s life you shall not die you will live and fulfill your destiny Christ has already paid a price for you on the cross of Calvary in Jesus Christ mighty name I pray Amen.”
Chukwuma Jude said:
“It’s well with you Ugochukwu,no I’ll shall befall any seed of James and Philomena Ndukwo Okorie nuclear and extended!”
Obi Onyeama said:
“Chai! Glory be to the Almighty God who spared your son’s life.May God grant him total healing and may the soul of the keke driver rest in peace.”
In a related story, a girl who went to write her UTME in Lagos was declared missing by her family members, and after two days, she was found outside Lagos.
Mother laments stress of 6:30 am JAMB exam
Meanwhile, Fox Nigeria previously reported that a Nigerian mother lamented as her daughter’s UTME was set by 6:30 am by JAMB, as she recounted her experience.
She shared how she went through stress when her daughter’s mock exam was fixed for 6:30 am.
Many reacted as she called on the examination body to review their timing, as parents also underwent stress.
Source: Fox Nigeria
