FG honours Nafisa Aminu, World’s Best in English at TeenEagle Global Finals with N200, 000

The Federal Government has celebrated 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 of N200,000, commending her for bringing pride to Nigeria on the global stage. The event was attended by 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 competition were also recognised.

Dr. Alausa described Nafisa’s accomplishment as a reflection of the brilliance and resilience of Nigerian students, stressing that her global recognition highlights the need for continuous investment in education. He assured that the Federal Government would sustain efforts to promote academic excellence through scholarships, mentorships, and improved access to quality learning resources.

Prof. Abba Adam praised Nafisa and other winners as “Amazons” and symbols of resilience, noting that their success mirrors the progress of Yobe State in rebuilding its education sector. He pointed out the recent graduation of 171 state-sponsored medical students from Indian universities, now serving in hospitals across the state, as well as the upgrading of colleges of education, agriculture, and business studies to boost teaching and research.

In her remarks, Nafisa expressed gratitude to her parents, teachers, and the Nigerian government, pledging to inspire other students to embrace perseverance and 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.