The Honourable Minister of Education, Dr. Maruf Tunji Alausa, CON, and the Honourable Minister of State for Education, Prof. Suiwaba Sa’id Ahmed, on behalf of the Federal Ministry of Education, have congratulated Miss Nafisa Abdullah Aminu, a 17-year-old student from Yobe State, for her historic victory as World’s Best in English Language Skills at the 2025 TeenEagle Global Finals in London, United Kingdom.
Representing Nigeria through the Nigerian Tulip International College (NTIC), Nafisa outperformed over 20,000 participants from 69 countries, including native English-speaking nations. Her win is both a personal triumph and a powerful testament to the Renewed Hope Agenda for Education of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR, which is equipping Nigerian youth to compete and excel globally.
The Ministers hailed Nafisa’s brilliance, discipline, and determination, describing her victory as “a proud moment for Nigeria and a clear endorsement of the Federal Government’s ongoing efforts to revitalise the education sector and raise globally competitive students.” They noted that her success demonstrates the impact of sustained investment in human capital development, a core priority of the Renewed Hope Agenda.
The Ministry also commended Governor Mai Mala Buni of Yobe State for his visionary investment in instructional materials and education reform, which have created an enabling environment for students to excel. Special recognition was given to Dr. Abbas Idris, Yobe State Commissioner for Basic and Secondary Education, for strengthening the state’s educational institutions and supporting academic excellence.
Acknowledgment was further extended to the management and staff of NTIC, as well as Nafisa’s parents and teachers, whose dedication, guidance, and mentorship have been instrumental to her academic journey—highlighting the power of community in nurturing excellence.
“This is not just a personal victory; it is a national milestone that affirms the capabilities of Nigerian students to shine on the world stage,” the Ministers stated.
The Ministry emphasised that Nafisa’s achievement embodies the type of youth it aims to nurture—globally competitive, intellectually empowered, and deeply rooted in national pride. It reaffirmed its commitment to investing in instructional materials, teacher training, and student development to ensure Nigerian children receive education of international standards.
The Federal Ministry of Education encourages students nationwide to be inspired by Nafisa’s example and remains committed to building a future where more Nigerian students stand among the world’s best.
Elijah Adeyemi
