FG Honours Teenager Who Emerged World Best in English Content
By: Israel Adeleke
OPEN TELEVISION NAIJA (OTN) News reports that the Federal Government of Nigeria has honoured a 17-year-old student from Yobe State, Miss Nafisa Abdullahi Aminu, for emerging as the World’s Best in English Language Skills at the 2025 TeenEagle Global Finals held in London, United Kingdom.
OTN News further reports that Aminu was honoured on Thursday, alongside two students from Yobe State, namely Rukayya Muhammad Fema and Hadiza Kashim Kalli, who emerged World champions in English language skills, overall debate, and productive communication skills, respectively, at the just concluded 2025 TeenEagle Global competition.
Speaking at the ceremony, the Minister of Education, Dr. Tunji Alausa, alongside the Minister of State for Education, Prof. Suiwaba Sa’id Ahmad, hailed Nafisa’s remarkable feat and other students who excelled during the competition.
They described her as “a beacon of excellence and inspiration to Nigerian youths.”
Speaking further, Alausa said the Federal Government is laying the groundwork for stronger foundational education to reduce the number of out-of-school children in the country.
He noted that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has demonstrated a strong commitment to human capital development through increased investment in education, health, and social protection.
“You are the future of Nigeria, and you have made us proud. For the first time in the history of our nation, we have one of the highest budgetary allocations to education.
“Each time we approach the President for support in the sector, his response has been a resounding ‘yes’ because he believes in you, the children of Nigeria. Your success gives us the confidence to ask for more, and we will continue to do so on your behalf,” the Minister said.
The Minister also announced a gift of over N100,000 to Nafisa and her other colleagues who excel in other fields.
Responding, Nafisa appreciated the President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and the Minister for creating an environment for her to excel, while thanking her school, NTIC and her parent for the support.
OTN News recalls that Nofisa, representing Nigeria through the Nigerian Tulip International College, outshone more than 20,000 participants from 69 countries, including native English-speaking nations, to clinch the world title.
The TeenEagle competition is an internationally acclaimed contest that evaluates students’ proficiency in English language, critical thinking, and communication skills.
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