The President Bola Tinubu-led Federal Government has celebrated the outstanding achievement of 17-year-old Nafisa Abdullah Aminu, who was crowned World’s Best in English Language Skills at the 2025 TeenEagle Global Finals in London.
In recognition of her historic win, the Minister of Education, Dr. Tunji Alausa, presented Nafisa with a cheque of N200,000 during a special ceremony in Abuja.
The event drew notable dignitaries, including the Minister of State for Education, Prof. Suiwaba Ahmed; Yobe State Commissioner for Basic Education, Prof. Abba Adam; senior officials of the Federal Ministry of Education; and representatives of the Yobe State Ministry of Education. Five other category winners from the international competition were also in attendance.
Commending Nafisa, Dr. Alausa described her triumph as a testament to the brilliance and resilience of Nigerian students.
He emphasized that such global recognition underscores the need for greater investment in education and opportunities for young people to showcase their potential internationally.
He assured that the Federal Government remains committed to supporting academic excellence through scholarships, mentorship programmes, and improved access to quality learning resources.
According to him, Nafisa’s achievement should serve as inspiration for other students to pursue excellence with discipline and dedication.
Prof. Abba Adam, Yobe State Commissioner for Basic Education, praised Nafisa and her peers as “Amazons” and symbols of resilience, stressing that their success reflects both individual brilliance and the collective progress of a state rebuilding its education sector after years of insurgency.
“Today, we are celebrating victory,” he said. “A victory of resilience, and a victory of a governor who believes in the power of education as the key to the future of his people and the state.”
He further highlighted Yobe State’s recent educational strides, including the graduation of 171 state-sponsored medical students from universities in India, now deployed in hospitals across the state.
He also noted that the state’s colleges of education, agriculture, and business studies had been upgraded to strengthen teaching, research, and training.
In her remarks, Nafisa expressed gratitude to her parents, teachers, and the Nigerian government for their support.
She pledged to use her platform to inspire other students and urged Nigerian youths to embrace hard work, perseverance, and self-confidence in their ability to compete globally.
She also unveiled her initiative, English Language for Peace and Development, aimed at promoting literacy, dialogue, and social cohesion among young people.
