Former Vice President and Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar, has congratulated Nafisa Aminu, a student of Nigerian Tulip International College in Yobe State, for emerging as the world’s best in English at the prestigious 2025 TeenEagle Global Finals.
In a congratulatory message shared via his official X (formerly Twitter) handle on Tuesday, Atiku described Nafisa’s accomplishment as a shining example of the boundless potential of the Nigerian girl-child when given the right opportunities.
“Nafisa’s outstanding success serves as a powerful testament to the limitless potential of the Nigerian girl-child when provided with quality education and a supportive environment,” Atiku said.
He emphasised that investing in girls’ education is not only a matter of fairness and equity but also a strategic necessity for national development and transformation.
“Let us, as a community, commit to dismantling every barrier that prevents the girl-child from realizing her full potential,” he urged.
Nafisa Aminu, 17, made history at the TeenEagle Global Finals held in London, United Kingdom, where she was named the World Best in English Language Skills, beating over 20,000 participants from 69 countries.
The TeenEagle competition is a globally recognised academic challenge that tests participants in English proficiency, critical thinking, and communication skills. It attracts top students from both English-speaking and non-English-speaking nations.
Nafisa’s achievement was confirmed in a statement by the head of her family, Hassan Salifu, who attributed her victory to “dedication, discipline, and the enabling support of the state government.”
Representing Nigeria on the world stage, her historic win has brought immense pride to the nation and sparked conversations around the transformative impact of investing in education—especially for girls.
The milestone also serves as a morale boost for young Nigerians striving to excel academically and globally, reaffirming the country’s place in international academic competitions.
