Nafisa Abdullah Aminu from Yobe State has been named the World Best in English Language Skills at the 2025 Teen Eagle Global Finals held in London, United Kingdom.
The 17yr old girl, from Yobe State represented Nigeria through the Nigerian Tulip International College (NTIC), Nafisa performed better than over 20,000 contestants from 69 countries, a historic feat that has driven her into the global academic spotlight and brought honor to Nigeria.
The Teen Eagle competition is an internationally recognized contest that tests English proficiency, critical thinking, and communication skills, attracting students from both English-speaking and non-English-speaking nations.
Nafisa’s success was confirmed in a statement by the head of her family, Hassan Salifu, who attributed her success to “dedication, discipline, and the enabling support of the state government.”
The victory has sparked celebrations in Yobe and beyond, with her family expressing deep appreciation to Governor Buni and the teachers at NTIC for their role in nurturing Nafisa’s potential.
Calls are now growing across the country for Nafisa to be awarded both state and national honors, with many seeing her win as a symbol of Nigeria’s untapped academic potential.
