Seventeen-year-old Nafisa Abdullah Aminu, a student from Yobe State, Nigeria, has emerged as the world’s best in English language skills at the 2025 TeenEagle Global Finals held in London, United Kingdom. Nafisa represented Nigeria through the Nigerian Tulip International College (NTIC) in Yobe, where she outperformed over 20,000 students from 69 countries, including many from native English-speaking nations.
The competition assessed various aspects of English language proficiency and communication, making Nafisa’s victory a testament not only to her brilliance but also to the quality of education provided in Nigeria.
According to a statement by Hassan Salifu, head of the Aminu family, Nafisa’s success can be attributed to “dedication, discipline, and the enabling support of the Yobe State government.” He stated, “Our daughter’s global success would not have been possible without the visionary support for education by His Excellency, Governor Mai Mala Buni, whose efforts have brought international honour to our state and nation.”
Nafisa’s win has brought immense pride to her family, her school, her state, and the nation at large. The Aminu family expressed their gratitude to the management and staff of Nigerian Tulip International College for maintaining high academic standards and nurturing students like Nafisa to excel on the world stage.
In light of this extraordinary achievement, the family has called on both the state and federal governments to formally recognize Nafisa’s accomplishment, emphasizing that her victory demonstrates the potential of Nigerian students to compete and succeed globally.
As Nafisa Abdullah Aminu returns home, her achievement serves as an inspiration to many young Nigerians, showcasing the capabilities and talents that can emerge from the nation’s educational institutions.
