The Federal Government of Nigeria has honoured 17-year-old Nafisa Abdullah Aminu for emerging as the World’s Best in English Language Skills at the 2025 TeenEagle Global Finals held in London.
At a ceremony in Abuja, the Minister of Education, Dr. Tunji Alausa, presented Nafisa with a cheque for ₦200,000 in recognition of her outstanding achievement.
Nafisa represented Nigeria through the Nigerian Tulip International College and outperformed over 20,000 participants from 69 countries.
Her accomplishment has brought pride to Nigeria and highlighted the brilliance and resilience of Nigerian students on the global stage.
The event was attended by several education officials including the Minister of State for Education, Prof. Suiwaba Ahmed, and the Yobe State Commissioner for Basic Education, Prof. Abba Adam, among others. Five other category winners from the competition were also recognised.
Dr. Alausa praised Nafisa’s success as a testament to the quality of Nigerian education and emphasized the Federal Government’s commitment to supporting academic excellence through scholarships, mentorships, and improved access to learning resources.
Prof. Abba Adam described Nafisa and the other winners as symbols of resilience, reflecting the progress of Yobe State’s education sector, which includes recent advancements in medical education and college upgrades.
In her remarks, Nafisa thanked her parents, teachers, and the government, pledging to inspire other students to persevere and believe in their global potential.
She also launched an initiative called English Language for Peace and Development to promote literacy, dialogue, and social cohesion among youth.
