17-Year-Old Yobe Girl Named World’s Best in English at Global Competition in London

Nigerian teenager Nafisa Abdullah Aminu has made global headlines after emerging as the World Best in English Language Skills at the 2025 TeenEagle Global Finals held in London, United Kingdom.

Representing Nigeria through the Nigerian Tulip International College (NTIC), the 17-year-old from Yobe State beat over 20,000 participants from 69 countries, including those from native English-speaking nations — a historic feat that has brought immense pride to Nigeria.

The TeenEagle competition is a prestigious global platform designed to test students’ English proficiency, critical thinking, and communication skills. It draws thousands of participants from both English-speaking and non-English-speaking countries, making Nafisa’s win even more significant.

🏆 “Dedication, Discipline, and Support”

Nafisa’s family, in a statement released by family head Hassan Salifu, credited her success to her hard work, discipline, and the enabling environment provided by the Yobe State Government, particularly the education reforms of Governor Mai Mala Buni.

“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 stated.

He emphasized that Nafisa outshone participants from native English-speaking countries, reflecting the high level of preparation, intelligence, and academic standards in her school.

🇳🇬 Nigeria Celebrates a Rising Star

Her outstanding performance has sparked nationwide celebrations, with many calling for state and national honours to be bestowed upon her.

“She has made our country proud, defeating nations where English is a native tongue. Her victory sends a strong message: with the right support, Nigerian students can excel globally,” said a proud relative.

Education stakeholders, youth organizations, and political leaders have applauded Nafisa’s achievement, seeing it as proof of Nigeria’s untapped academic potential and a call to invest more in education.

Nafisa Abdullah Aminu’s name now stands tall on the global academic stage, and her triumph is a beacon of hope for millions of young Nigerians striving for excellence despite challenges.