17-Year-Old Nigerian Student Scores Highest in Global English Exam
- Nafisa Abdullah Aminu, a 17-year-old student from Yobe State, has been named the World Best in English Language Skills at the 2025 TeenEagle Global Finals in London
- She triumphed over more than 20,000 participants from 69 countries, earning global recognition for Nigeria and her home state
- Her victory has been hailed as a milestone achievement, credited to her discipline and the educational reforms championed by Governor Mai Mala Buni
Nafisa Abdullah Aminu, a 17-year-old student from Yobe State, Nigeria, has been named the World Best in English Language Skills at the prestigious 2025 TeenEagle Global Finals held in London, United Kingdom.
Her victory has placed Nigeria firmly on the global academic map, drawing widespread acclaim from across the country.
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Representing Nigeria through the Nigerian Tulip International College (NTIC), Nafisa emerged victorious among more than 20,000 participants from 69 countries.
Her achievement marked a historic moment for both her state and nation, as she outperformed students from native English-speaking countries in a competition renowned for its rigorous assessment of English proficiency, critical thinking, and communication skills.
TeenEagle English Language competition showcases global talent
The TeenEagle contest is an internationally recognised academic challenge that brings together students from English-speaking and non-English-speaking nations. It aims to evaluate participants’ mastery of the English language alongside their analytical and expressive capabilities.
Nafisa’s win was confirmed in a statement by the head of her family, Hassan Salifu, who praised her unwavering dedication and discipline. He also credited the enabling support of the Yobe State government for playing a pivotal role in her success.
“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,” Salifu said, as quoted by Leadership.
Governor Buni’s educational reforms lauded
Salifu further highlighted that Nafisa’s ability to outperform students from native English-speaking countries underscored her intelligence and thorough preparation. Her victory has sparked celebrations across Yobe State and beyond, with her family expressing deep gratitude to Governor Buni and the staff at NTIC for nurturing her academic potential.
“Nafisa’s success is a testament to the power of educational investment. Governor Buni’s commitment has not only transformed schools in the state but also positioned Yobe and Nigeria on the global stage,” the family added.
The achievement has been hailed as a beacon of hope and a symbol of what is possible through strategic investment in education, especially in regions striving for greater academic visibility on the world stage.
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Boy wins scholarship worth N24 million
Legit.ng earlier reported that a brilliant Nigerian boy has been praised on social media due to his academic prowess. The boy emerged tops in a mathematics competition and this won him many accolades.
According to education activist Alex Onyia, who shared the good news on X, the boy won a scholarship worth N24 million. He identified the boy as Agu Chijindu, noting that he won the Evergreen Schools Enugu Annual Mathematics Olympiad Competition.
Source: Legit.ng
