FG Awards N200,000 to Nigerian Student Named World’s Best in English

The Federal Government of Nigeria has honoured 17-year-old Nafisa Abdullah Aminu with a ₦200,000 cash prize after she was crowned World’s Best in English Language Skills at the 2025 TeenEagle Global Finals held in London.

At a ceremony in Abuja, the Minister of Education, Dr. Tunji Alausa, presented the award to Nafisa in recognition of her outstanding performance on the global stage.

The event was attended by key dignitaries, including Minister of State for Education, Prof. Suiwaba Ahmed; Yobe State Commissioner for Basic Education, Prof. Abba Adam; senior officials from the Federal Ministry of Education; and representatives from the Yobe State Ministry of Education. Several other category winners from the competition were also in attendance.

Commending Nafisa’s achievement, Dr. Alausa described her win as a symbol of the brilliance and resilience of Nigerian youth.

“This global recognition underscores the need for continued investment in education and platforms that allow young Nigerians to excel internationally,” he said.

“The Federal Government remains committed to academic excellence through scholarships, mentorships, and better access to learning resources.”

Yobe State’s Prof. Abba Adam praised Nafisa and her fellow competitors, calling them “Amazons” and symbols of resilience, especially given the region’s recovery from insurgency.

“Today, we are celebrating victory — a victory of resilience, and of a governor who believes in the power of education as the key to the future,” he remarked.

Prof. Adam also highlighted recent educational milestones in Yobe, including the graduation of 171 state-sponsored medical students from Indian universities, now deployed to hospitals across the state. He added that Yobe’s institutions in education, agriculture, and business have been significantly upgraded to support research, teaching, and vocational training.

In her response, Nafisa expressed gratitude to her parents, teachers, and the Nigerian government for their support and encouragement. She also unveiled her initiative, “English Language for Peace and Development,” aimed at promoting literacy, dialogue, and social cohesion among youth.

“I hope to inspire other students to pursue their dreams through hard work, perseverance, and belief in their ability to compete on a global stage,” she said.

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