By Tony Obiechina Abuja
Nigerian Government has honoured Miss Nafisa Abdullahi Aminu, for winning the World’s Best in English Language Skills at the 2025 TeenEagle Global Finals held in London, United Kingdom.
Nafisa, who is a 17-year-old student from Yobe State, was honoured in Abuja on Thursday for achieving the feat.
She was honoured alongside two students from Yobe State, Rukayya Muhammad Fema and Hadiza Kashim Kalli who emerged World champions in English language skills, overall debate, and productive communication skills respectively at the same competition.
The Minister of Education, Dr. Tunji Alausa, in company of the Minister of State for Education, Prof. Suiwaba Sa’id Ahmad praised Nafisa’s remarkable feat and the other students who excelled at the competition.
Describing them as “a beacon of excellence and inspiration to Nigerian youths,” Dr. 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.
According to him, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has demonstrated strong commitment to human capital development through increased investment in education, health, and social protection.
The Minister said “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,” he stated
Dr Alausa also announced a gift of over N100,000 to Nafisa and her other colleagues who excelled in the various areas.
The Minister of State, Prof. Ahmad praised Nafisa’s resilience, intellect, and determination.
She pledged the Federal Government’s continued support for young talents who brought honour to the nation.
“Nigerian youths can compete and excel globally. Nafisa has demonstrated that Nigeria is blessed and can stand shoulder-to-shoulder with the best in the world. You are a shining example.” she said
Prof. Ahmad also urged Nafisa to see the achievement as the beginning of a greater journey, as she commended her parents and teachers for providing the foundation for her success.
Some of the high-level delegation from Yobe State that accompanied Nafisa to the occasion included Yobe State Commissioner of Information, Alhaji Abdullahi Bego, Commissioner for Basic Education, Yobe State, Prof. Abba Idris and Mamman Mohammed, Director General, Media and Press Affairs to Yobe state Governor.
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Speaking at the occasion, the Commissioner for Basic Education, Yobe State, Prof. Abba Idris, expressed gratitude of the Governor of Yobe State Dr. Mai Mala Buni and people of Yobe State, to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and Minister of Education for hosting the three “brilliant girls who have done Nigeria and indeed the black race proud”.
He appreciated the Minister for the invaluable recognition and commendation of Governor Buni for his commitment to foundational education, and the achievements recorded in basic education delivery in the state.
