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FG celebrates 17-year-old Aminu for emerging best in global competition

The minister encouraged students across the country to be inspired by Ms Aminu’s achievement.

• August 6, 2025
Nafisa Aminu
Nafisa Aminu [Credit: News Central]

The federal government has commended Nafisa Aminu, a 17-year old student from Yobe State, for her historic triumph as the World’s Best in English Language skills.

Ms Aminu emerged the world’s best at the 2025 TeenEagle Global Finals held in London, United Kingdom.

He represented Nigeria through the Nigerian Tulip International College (NTIC), with over 20,000 participants from 69 countries, including native English-speaking nations.

The minister of education, Tunji Alausa in a statement on Wednesday, said Aminu’s victory is not only a personal milestone but a resounding affirmation of the Renewed Hope Agenda for Education championed by President Bola Tinubu.

The statement was made available to journalists in Abuja by Folasade Boriowo. the director, press and public relations in the ministry.

According to the minister, the renewed hope agenda of the president has continued to empower Nigerian youth to compete and excel on the global stage.

“This extraordinary achievement not only brings pride to the nation but also underscores the effectiveness of the education-focused components of the Renewed Hope Agenda.

“The President’s unwavering belief in human capital development through sustained investment in the education sector is beginning to yield global recognition, as demonstrated by Nafisa’s remarkable success,” he said.

Mr Alausa described the victory as a “proud moment for Nigeria and a strong endorsement of the Federal Government’s ongoing efforts to revitalise the education sector and raise globally competitive students.”

“The ministry extends heartfelt appreciation to His Excellency, Governor Mai Mala Buni, whose visionary investment in instructional materials and education reform has created an enabling environment for students like Nafisa to thrive.

“This achievement is a shining testimony to the renewed collaboration between the federal government and sub-national governments, and a clear indication that our shared commitment to quality education is bearing fruit,” he said.

The minister encouraged students across the country to be inspired by Ms Aminu’s achievement.

He also reaffirmed the federal government’s commitment to building a future where many more Nigerian students could stand tall among the world’s brightest. 

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