Yobe State-born Nafisa Aminu wins World Best in English Language Skills competition
Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar; Yobe State Governor, Mai Buni; former Minister of Communications Prof. Isa Pantami and numerous other prominent Nigerians have showered praises on the 17-year-old student from Yobe State, Nafisa Aminu, who was recently named the World Best in English Language Skills at the 2025 TeenEagle Global Finals held in London United Kingdom.
The teenager who represented Nigeria through the Nigerian Tulip International College, outshone over 20,000 participants from 69 countries, marking a historic achievement that has brought global academic recognition to both her state and country.
Another student of the College, 15-year-old Ruqayya Fema, also came top in the best debate category of the competition.
The TeenEagle competition is an internationally recognised contest that assesses English proficiency, critical thinking, and communication skills among students from both English-speaking and non-English-speaking nations.
Nafisa’s win was confirmed in a statement by the head of her family, Hassan Salifu, who attributed her success to dedication, discipline, and the enabling support of the state government.
Atiku, in a congratulatory message hailed Nafisa’s achievement. Posting on his official X (formerly Twitter) handle, Atiku described the win as a “powerful testament to the limitless potential of the Nigerian girlchild when provided with quality education and a supportive environment.”
He urged governments and communities to dismantle the systemic barriers hindering girls from reaching their full potential, stressing that investment in female education is not just a matter of fairness but a strategic necessity for Nigeria’s national transformation.
Similarly, Governor Buni congratulated both Nafisa and Ruqayya for making the state and country proud.
In a statement issued by his Director-General of Press and Media Affairs, Alhaji Mamman Mohammed, Governor Buni described the girls’ performance as “a great feat that justifies the government’s heavy investment in education.” He disclosed that both winners are beneficiaries of a state-sponsored scholarship covering full tuition for 890 students at NTIC, while over 40,000 others are on government scholarship across Nigerian and foreign universities.
Buni announced that a grand reception would be held in honour of the girls, affirming that his administration would continue to subsidise education and make school accessible to every child. He also appealed to parents across the state to support government efforts by ensuring their children enroll and remain in school.
Echoing similar sentiments Prof. Pantami, called on the Federal Government to honour Nafisa with a national award.
