Nafisa Abdullah Aminu, a 17-year-old student from Yobe State, has made Nigeria proud by winning the top prize at the 2025 TeenEagle Global Finals held in London, United Kingdom.
Representing Nigeria through the Nigerian Tulip International College (NTIC), Yobe, Nafisa outperformed over 20,000 participants from 69 countries to clinch the title of World Best in English Language Skills. Her exceptional performance marks a major milestone for Nigeria in global academic competitions.
The TeenEagle contest is known for its challenging evaluation of English language proficiency, critical thinking, and communication skills, attracting students from both English and non-English-speaking nations.
Nafisa’s victory was announced in a statement released by the head of the Aminu family, Hassan Salifu, who credited her achievement to hard work, discipline, and the consistent support of the Yobe State Government.
He praised Governor Mai Mala Buni for his commitment to education, saying his policies created the environment that made such international success possible. “Our daughter’s global triumph is a direct result of His Excellency Governor Buni’s visionary investment in education,” Salifu noted.
Remarkably, Nafisa’s performance surpassed that of students from native English-speaking countries a testament to her brilliance, preparation, and commitment to excellence.
Her win has triggered widespread celebrations across Nigeria, particularly in Yobe State. The Aminu family expressed deep gratitude to Governor Buni, describing Nafisa’s achievement as a moment of pride not just for the state, but for northern Nigeria and the entire nation.
“Governor Buni’s educational reforms have elevated our schools and now brought global recognition to Yobe,” the family said.
