Meet 17-year-old Nafisa Abdullahi from Yobe State: Crowned world’s best in English language
A remarkable achievement has been recorded by 17-year-old Nafisa Abdullah Aminu, a Nigerian national from Yobe State, who secured the top position globally in English language proficiency at the 2025 TeenEagle Global Finals in London, United Kingdom.
Competing on behalf of Nigeria, through the Nigerian Tulip International College in Yobe, Nafisa distinguished herself by surpassing contestants from 69 nations and outperforming a field of 20,000 students worldwide.
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Her outstanding display in the rigorous competition, which assessed diverse facets of English proficiency and communication, has brought immense honor not only to her educational institution and state but also to the entirety of Nigeria.
Notably, her victory included overcoming participants from countries where English is the native language, underscoring both her individual academic prowess and the high standard of her schooling.
This extraordinary accomplishment was announced in a statement released by Hassan Salifu, the head of the Aminu family, who attributed the success to unwavering dedication, strong discipline, and the crucial backing provided by the state government.
According to Salifu, “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.”
The family also extended their gratitude to the administration and faculty of Nigerian Tulip International College for maintaining the elevated academic standards that were instrumental in preparing Nafisa for her triumph on the global platform.
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Furthermore, they urged the government to bestow state and national recognition upon her for this achievement, asserting that her victory serves as clear evidence that Nigerian students possess the capability to compete and succeed internationally when provided with the appropriate environment.
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As Nigeria commemorates this exceptional feat, Nafisa Abdullah Aminu stands as a powerful embodiment of the potential unleashed when innate talent converges with opportunity, and when a country prioritises investment in the education of its young generation.
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