Yobe Students Shine: Tinubu praises Nafisa, Rukayya, Hadiza for exceptional performance in global competition

Story by Susan Mbamah 

President Bola Tinubu has congratulated Nafisa Abdullahi Aminu, Rukayya Muhammad Fema, and Hadiza Kashim Kalli for their impressive victory at the 2025 TeenEagle Global competition in London. The three young women were crowned world champions in English language communication skills and debate.

Seventeen-year-old Nafisa was recognized as the overall best in English language skills, while 15-year-old Rukayya was named the overall best in debate. Hadiza received the outstanding talent award, a gold medal, for her performance.

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President Tinubu, through his spokesperson Bayo Onanuga, praised the students’ accomplishments, stating that they prove “the nation’s future is much brighter with many of its youth as repositories of excellence.”

The President also commended the schools and states involved, noting that the students’ success “are a testament to the quality and potential of Nigeria’s education system as a nurturer of some of the world’s brightest minds.” He believes that education is a critical part of national development, which is why his administration is making significant investments in the sector, including removing financial barriers for indigent Nigerians through the Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND).

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Tinubu encouraged Nafisa, Rukayya, and Hadiza to remain steadfast in their studies and wished them continued success.

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