President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has commended Nigerian student Nafisa Abdullah Aminu for her outstanding performance at the 2025 TeenEagle Global Finals held in London, United Kingdom.
In a statement released on Tuesday by his Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, the President described the girl as “exceptional young Nigerian” who showcased the best of the country’s potential on the world stage.
Nafisa, a 17-year-old student of Nigerian Tulip International College (NTIC) in Yobe State, emerged as the overall best in English language skills, beating over 20,000 participants from 69 countries, including native English speakers.
President Tinubu praised her brilliance and expressed optimism about the country’s future, stating, “The nation’s future is much brighter with many of its youth as repositories of excellence.”
He also commended the schools that nurtured such talent, saying their efforts reflect the strength and potential of Nigeria’s educational system.
Alongside Nafisa, other brilliant students like Rukayya Ashiru and Hadiza Ibrahim also made Nigeria proud at the global competition.
The President recognized all three for their impressive achievements and noted that their success highlights the growing global presence of Nigerian academic excellence.
Reaffirming his administration’s commitment to improving access to education, Tinubu cited the launch of the Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND) as a key step towards removing financial barriers for students seeking higher education.
Meanwhile, former Minister of Communications and Digital Economy, Isa Ali Pantami, has called on the Federal Government to celebrate Nafisa’s achievement in the same way national athletes are honoured.
Pantami, in a post on his official X handle, urged the government to reward Nafisa with $100,000, a three-bedroom flat, and a national honour, just as it did for the Super Falcons and D’Tigress.
He further recommended similar recognition for Nafisa’s English teacher, stressing the importance of celebrating both talent and mentorship. Pantami praised the student’s success as a product of “dedication, discipline, and a strong support system from her family and school.”
He concluded by urging the presidency to invite Nafisa and her teacher for official recognition, stating that educational achievements deserve just as much national celebration as sporting victories.
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