Emmy Onubby, a Nigerian secondary school leaver, has sparked a conversation online after sharing his 2026 WASSCE result on Facebook and asking whether his grades are enough for him to pursue a career in nursing.
The student, whose full name is Onuoha Emmanuel Chidiebere, sat for the West African Senior School Certificate Examination as a school candidate at Abba Comprehensive Secondary School in Aba.
After receiving his result, Emmanuel shared it publicly on Facebook, drawing attention to his performance across nine subjects and seeking opinions from social media users about his chances of gaining admission to study nursing.
Emmanuel’s 2026 WAEC result
According to the result obtained from the West African Examinations Council, Emmanuel recorded strong performances in several of his subjects.
He obtained A1 grades in Civic Education, Agricultural Science and Chemistry.
He also recorded B2 in Biology and Physics, while he scored B3 in Economics, English Language and General Mathematics.
His lowest grade was E8 in Igbo.
Despite the E8, the science-related subjects that are particularly relevant to nursing and other health science programmes showed relatively strong performances.
Emmanuel recorded an A1 in Chemistry, alongside B2 grades in Biology and Physics. He also obtained B3 in English Language and General Mathematics.
These subjects form part of the core academic requirements commonly considered for nursing and related health science programmes at tertiary institutions in Nigeria.
Student asks if he can study nursing
Alongside the result he shared on Facebook, Emmanuel asked a straightforward question about his academic future.
His caption read: “Can I study nursing with this result??”
The question quickly resonated with the wider conversation among Nigerian students who were checking and sharing their newly released WAEC results while considering possible courses and career paths.
Emmanuel’s result shows particularly strong grades in the science subjects relevant to his intended field, including Chemistry, Biology and Physics.
His A1 in Chemistry and B2 grades in Biology and Physics, combined with his B3 in English Language and Mathematics, could be encouraging for a student hoping to pursue nursing or another health-related programme.
However, admission requirements can vary between institutions and programmes, meaning prospective students still need to check the specific requirements of their preferred schools before making decisions.
The post came at a time when many Nigerian students were publicly sharing their 2026 WAEC results and seeking guidance about university admission, making Emmanuel’s question one that many students in a similar position could relate to.
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